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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,682.20, 257,523.30 and 145,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,682.20, 257,523.30 and 145,762.20 is: 218,643.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,682.20 : 257,523.30 = 145,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,682.20/257,523.30 = 145,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,682.20x = 257,523.30 × 145,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,682.20x = 37,537,162,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,537,162,759.26/171,682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,643.30

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