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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,626.80, 257,440.20 and 115,493.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,626.80, 257,440.20 and 115,493.80 is: 173,240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,626.80 : 257,440.20 = 115,493.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,626.80/257,440.20 = 115,493.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,626.80x = 257,440.20 × 115,493.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,626.80x = 29,732,746,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,732,746,970.76/171,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,240.70

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