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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,662.10, 257,493.15 and 142,502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,662.10, 257,493.15 and 142,502.10 is: 213,753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,662.10 : 257,493.15 = 142,502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,662.10/257,493.15 = 142,502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,662.10x = 257,493.15 × 142,502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,662.10x = 36,693,314,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,693,314,610.62/171,662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,753.15

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