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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,664.80, 257,497.20 and 108,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,664.80, 257,497.20 and 108,679.20 is: 163,018.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,664.80 : 257,497.20 = 108,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,664.80/257,497.20 = 108,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,664.80x = 257,497.20 × 108,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,664.80x = 27,984,589,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,984,589,698.24/171,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,018.80

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