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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,630.80, 257,446.20 and 115,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,630.80, 257,446.20 and 115,643.60 is: 173,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,630.80 : 257,446.20 = 115,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,630.80/257,446.20 = 115,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,630.80x = 257,446.20 × 115,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,630.80x = 29,772,005,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,772,005,374.32/171,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,465.40

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