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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,554.80, 257,617.32 and 115,753.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,554.80, 257,617.32 and 115,753.90 is: 173,823.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,554.80 : 257,617.32 = 115,753.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,554.80/257,617.32 = 115,753.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,554.80x = 257,617.32 × 115,753.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,554.80x = 29,820,209,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,820,209,497.55/171,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,823.23

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