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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,726.60, 257,469.90 and 101,569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,726.60, 257,469.90 and 101,569.80 is: 152,283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,726.60 : 257,469.90 = 101,569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,726.60/257,469.90 = 101,569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,726.60x = 257,469.90 × 101,569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,726.60x = 26,151,166,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151,166,249.02/171,726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,283.72

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