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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,643.80, 257,465.70 and 108,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,643.80, 257,465.70 and 108,658.20 is: 162,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,643.80 : 257,465.70 = 108,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,643.80/257,465.70 = 108,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,643.80x = 257,465.70 × 108,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,643.80x = 27,975,759,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,975,759,523.74/171,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,987.30

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