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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,676.80, 257,515.20 and 115,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,676.80, 257,515.20 and 115,689.60 is: 173,534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,676.80 : 257,515.20 = 115,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,676.80/257,515.20 = 115,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,676.80x = 257,515.20 × 115,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,676.80x = 29,791,830,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,791,830,481.92/171,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,534.40

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