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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,803.20, 257,704.80 and 101,646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,803.20, 257,704.80 and 101,646.40 is: 152,469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,803.20 : 257,704.80 = 101,646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,803.20/257,704.80 = 101,646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,803.20x = 257,704.80 × 101,646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,803.20x = 26,194,765,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194,765,182.72/171,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,469.60

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