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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,925.70, 257,888.55 and 101,768.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,925.70, 257,888.55 and 101,768.90 is: 152,653.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,925.70 : 257,888.55 = 101,768.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,925.70/257,888.55 = 101,768.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,925.70x = 257,888.55 × 101,768.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,925.70x = 26,245,034,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,245,034,056.10/171,925.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,653.35

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