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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,659.70, 257,489.55 and 118,515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,659.70, 257,489.55 and 118,515.60 is: 177,773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,659.70 : 257,489.55 = 118,515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,659.70/257,489.55 = 118,515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,659.70x = 257,489.55 × 118,515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,659.70x = 30,516,528,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,516,528,511.98/171,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,773.40

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