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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,650.60, 257,475.90 and 115,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,650.60, 257,475.90 and 115,663.40 is: 173,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,650.60 : 257,475.90 = 115,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,650.60/257,475.90 = 115,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,650.60x = 257,475.90 × 115,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,650.60x = 29,780,538,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,780,538,012.06/171,650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,495.10

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