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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,947.70, 257,921.55 and 112,161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,947.70, 257,921.55 and 112,161.60 is: 168,242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,947.70 : 257,921.55 = 112,161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,947.70/257,921.55 = 112,161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,947.70x = 257,921.55 × 112,161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,947.70x = 28,928,893,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,928,893,722.48/171,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,242.40

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