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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,698.10, 257,547.15 and 115,710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,698.10, 257,547.15 and 115,710.90 is: 173,566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,698.10 : 257,547.15 = 115,710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,698.10/257,547.15 = 115,710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,698.10x = 257,547.15 × 115,710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,698.10x = 29,801,012,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,801,012,518.94/171,698.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,566.35

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