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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,799.20, 257,363.16 and 118,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,799.20, 257,363.16 and 118,365.12 is: 177,316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,799.20 : 257,363.16 = 118,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,799.20/257,363.16 = 118,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,799.20x = 257,363.16 × 118,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,799.20x = 30,462,821,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,462,821,316.98/171,799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,316.43

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