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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,813.96, 257,710.68 and 102,136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,813.96, 257,710.68 and 102,136.68 is: 153,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,813.96 : 257,710.68 = 102,136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,813.96/257,710.68 = 102,136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,813.96x = 257,710.68 × 102,136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,813.96x = 26,321,713,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,321,713,255.74/171,813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,198.92

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