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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,643.10, 257,464.65 and 101,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,643.10, 257,464.65 and 101,486.30 is: 152,229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,643.10 : 257,464.65 = 101,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,643.10/257,464.65 = 101,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,643.10x = 257,464.65 × 101,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,643.10x = 26,129,134,709.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,129,134,709.30/171,643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,229.45

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