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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,713.07, 257,553.18 and 105,118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,713.07, 257,553.18 and 105,118.92 is: 157,668.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,713.07 : 257,553.18 = 105,118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,713.07/257,553.18 = 105,118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,713.07x = 257,553.18 × 105,118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,713.07x = 27,073,712,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,073,712,124.17/171,713.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,668.32

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