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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,706.60, 257,439.90 and 101,549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,706.60, 257,439.90 and 101,549.80 is: 152,253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,706.60 : 257,439.90 = 101,549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,706.60/257,439.90 = 101,549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,706.60x = 257,439.90 × 101,549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,706.60x = 26,142,970,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142,970,357.02/171,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,253.73

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