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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,910.08, 257,424.48 and 101,839.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,910.08, 257,424.48 and 101,839.68 is: 152,498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,910.08 : 257,424.48 = 101,839.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,910.08/257,424.48 = 101,839.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,910.08x = 257,424.48 × 101,839.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,910.08x = 26,216,026,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,216,026,667.37/171,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,498.48

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