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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,688.68, 257,480.28 and 118,720.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,688.68, 257,480.28 and 118,720.96 is: 178,044.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,688.68 : 257,480.28 = 118,720.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,688.68/257,480.28 = 118,720.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,688.68x = 257,480.28 × 118,720.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,688.68x = 30,568,306,022.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,568,306,022.67/171,688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,044.97

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