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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,805.20, 257,707.80 and 101,648.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,805.20, 257,707.80 and 101,648.40 is: 152,472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,805.20 : 257,707.80 = 101,648.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,805.20/257,707.80 = 101,648.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,805.20x = 257,707.80 × 101,648.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,805.20x = 26,195,585,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,195,585,537.52/171,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,472.60

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