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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,526.80, 257,575.32 and 115,725.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,526.80, 257,575.32 and 115,725.90 is: 173,781.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,526.80 : 257,575.32 = 115,725.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,526.80/257,575.32 = 115,725.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,526.80x = 257,575.32 × 115,725.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,526.80x = 29,808,135,724.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808,135,724.79/171,526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,781.22

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