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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,936.80, 257,905.20 and 119,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,936.80, 257,905.20 and 119,448.80 is: 179,173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,936.80 : 257,905.20 = 119,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,936.80/257,905.20 = 119,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,936.80x = 257,905.20 × 119,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,936.80x = 30,806,466,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,806,466,653.76/171,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,173.20

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