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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,938.70, 257,908.05 and 112,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,938.70, 257,908.05 and 112,152.60 is: 168,228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,938.70 : 257,908.05 = 112,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,938.70/257,908.05 = 112,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,938.70x = 257,908.05 × 112,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,938.70x = 28,925,058,368.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,925,058,368.43/171,938.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,228.90

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