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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,930.60, 257,895.90 and 112,143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,930.60, 257,895.90 and 112,143.49 is: 168,215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,930.60 : 257,895.90 = 112,143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,930.60/257,895.90 = 112,143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,930.60x = 257,895.90 × 112,143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,930.60x = 28,921,345,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,921,345,637.95/171,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,215.23

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