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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,699.20, 257,548.80 and 145,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,699.20, 257,548.80 and 145,779.20 is: 218,668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,699.20 : 257,548.80 = 145,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,699.20/257,548.80 = 145,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,699.20x = 257,548.80 × 145,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,699.20x = 37,545,258,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,545,258,024.96/171,699.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,668.80

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