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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,947.80, 257,921.70 and 118,803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,947.80, 257,921.70 and 118,803.70 is: 178,205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,947.80 : 257,921.70 = 118,803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,947.80/257,921.70 = 118,803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,947.80x = 257,921.70 × 118,803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,947.80x = 30,642,052,270.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,642,052,270.29/171,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,205.55

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