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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,912.60, 257,868.90 and 115,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,912.60, 257,868.90 and 115,925.40 is: 173,888.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,912.60 : 257,868.90 = 115,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,912.60/257,868.90 = 115,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,912.60x = 257,868.90 × 115,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,912.60x = 29,893,555,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,893,555,380.06/171,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,888.10

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