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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,697.92, 257,494.48 and 118,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,697.92, 257,494.48 and 118,730.40 is: 178,059.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,697.92 : 257,494.48 = 118,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,697.92/257,494.48 = 118,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,697.92x = 257,494.48 × 118,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,697.92x = 30,572,422,608.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,572,422,608.19/171,697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,059.37

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