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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,925.20, 257,887.80 and 105,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,925.20, 257,887.80 and 105,440.40 is: 158,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,925.20 : 257,887.80 = 105,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,925.20/257,887.80 = 105,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,925.20x = 257,887.80 × 105,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,925.20x = 27,191,792,787.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,191,792,787.12/171,925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,160.60

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