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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,618.30, 257,427.45 and 115,631.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,618.30, 257,427.45 and 115,631.10 is: 173,446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,618.30 : 257,427.45 = 115,631.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,618.30/257,427.45 = 115,631.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,618.30x = 257,427.45 × 115,631.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,618.30x = 29,766,619,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,766,619,213.70/171,618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,446.65

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