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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,758.46, 257,230.42 and 136,105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,758.46, 257,230.42 and 136,105.14 is: 203,834.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,758.46 : 257,230.42 = 136,105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,758.46/257,230.42 = 136,105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,758.46x = 257,230.42 × 136,105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,758.46x = 35,010,382,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,010,382,326.36/171,758.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,834.98

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