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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,631.80, 257,447.70 and 115,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,631.80, 257,447.70 and 115,644.60 is: 173,466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,631.80 : 257,447.70 = 115,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,631.80/257,447.70 = 115,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,631.80x = 257,447.70 × 115,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,631.80x = 29,772,436,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,772,436,287.42/171,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,466.90

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