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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,624.80, 257,437.20 and 115,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,624.80, 257,437.20 and 115,637.60 is: 173,456.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,624.80 : 257,437.20 = 115,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,624.80/257,437.20 = 115,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,624.80x = 257,437.20 × 115,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,624.80x = 29,769,419,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,769,419,958.72/171,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,456.40

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