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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,913.60, 257,870.40 and 115,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,913.60, 257,870.40 and 115,926.40 is: 173,889.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,913.60 : 257,870.40 = 115,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,913.60/257,870.40 = 115,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,913.60x = 257,870.40 × 115,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,913.60x = 29,893,987,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,893,987,138.56/171,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,889.60

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