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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,864.48, 257,792.82 and 101,235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,864.48, 257,792.82 and 101,235.18 is: 151,850.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,864.48 : 257,792.82 = 101,235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,864.48/257,792.82 = 101,235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,864.48x = 257,792.82 × 101,235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,864.48x = 26,097,702,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,097,702,535.41/171,864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,850.47

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