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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,936.30, 257,904.45 and 119,448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,936.30, 257,904.45 and 119,448.30 is: 179,172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,936.30 : 257,904.45 = 119,448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,936.30/257,904.45 = 119,448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,936.30x = 257,904.45 × 119,448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,936.30x = 30,806,248,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,806,248,114.94/171,936.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,172.45

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