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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,942.70, 257,914.05 and 101,785.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,942.70, 257,914.05 and 101,785.90 is: 152,678.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,942.70 : 257,914.05 = 101,785.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,942.70/257,914.05 = 101,785.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,942.70x = 257,914.05 × 101,785.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,942.70x = 26,252,013,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,252,013,701.90/171,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,678.85

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