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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,755.46, 257,225.93 and 136,102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,755.46, 257,225.93 and 136,102.15 is: 203,830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,755.46 : 257,225.93 = 136,102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,755.46/257,225.93 = 136,102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,755.46x = 257,225.93 × 136,102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,755.46x = 35,009,001,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,009,001,536.71/171,755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,830.50

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