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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,615.60, 257,423.40 and 115,628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,615.60, 257,423.40 and 115,628.40 is: 173,442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,615.60 : 257,423.40 = 115,628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,615.60/257,423.40 = 115,628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,615.60x = 257,423.40 × 115,628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,615.60x = 29,765,455,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,765,455,864.56/171,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,442.60

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