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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,936,436.80, 257,904,655.20 and 114,540,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,936,436.80, 257,904,655.20 and 114,540,808.80 is: 171,811,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,936,436.80 : 257,904,655.20 = 114,540,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,936,436.80/257,904,655.20 = 114,540,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,936,436.80x = 257,904,655.20 × 114,540,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,936,436.80x = 29,540,607,799,893,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540,607,799,893,124/171,936,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,811,213.20

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