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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,951.70, 257,927.55 and 108,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,951.70, 257,927.55 and 108,966.10 is: 163,449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,951.70 : 257,927.55 = 108,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,951.70/257,927.55 = 108,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,951.70x = 257,927.55 × 108,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,951.70x = 28,105,359,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,105,359,206.06/171,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,449.15

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