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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,909.20, 257,863.80 and 108,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,909.20, 257,863.80 and 108,923.60 is: 163,385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,909.20 : 257,863.80 = 108,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,909.20/257,863.80 = 108,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,909.20x = 257,863.80 × 108,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,909.20x = 28,087,453,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,087,453,405.68/171,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,385.40

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