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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,690.30, 257,535.45 and 115,703.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,690.30, 257,535.45 and 115,703.10 is: 173,554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,690.30 : 257,535.45 = 115,703.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,690.30/257,535.45 = 115,703.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,690.30x = 257,535.45 × 115,703.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,690.30x = 29,797,649,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797,649,924.90/171,690.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,554.65

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