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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,635.80, 257,453.70 and 115,502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,635.80, 257,453.70 and 115,502.80 is: 173,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,635.80 : 257,453.70 = 115,502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,635.80/257,453.70 = 115,502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,635.80x = 257,453.70 × 115,502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,635.80x = 29,736,623,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,736,623,220.36/171,635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,254.20

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