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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,705.61, 257,542.01 and 105,111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,705.61, 257,542.01 and 105,111.46 is: 157,657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,705.61 : 257,542.01 = 105,111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,705.61/257,542.01 = 105,111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,705.61x = 257,542.01 × 105,111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,705.61x = 27,070,616,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,070,616,682.43/171,705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,657.15

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