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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,706.10, 257,439.15 and 101,549.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,706.10, 257,439.15 and 101,549.30 is: 152,252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,706.10 : 257,439.15 = 101,549.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,706.10/257,439.15 = 101,549.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,706.10x = 257,439.15 × 101,549.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,706.10x = 26,142,765,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142,765,475.10/171,706.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,252.98

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