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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,916.80, 257,875.20 and 119,428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,916.80, 257,875.20 and 119,428.80 is: 179,143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,916.80 : 257,875.20 = 119,428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,916.80/257,875.20 = 119,428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,916.80x = 257,875.20 × 119,428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,916.80x = 30,797,725,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,797,725,685.76/171,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,143.20

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