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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,956.06, 257,846.28 and 101,017.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,956.06, 257,846.28 and 101,017.25 is: 151,474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,956.06 : 257,846.28 = 101,017.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,956.06/257,846.28 = 101,017.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,956.06x = 257,846.28 × 101,017.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,956.06x = 26,046,920,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,046,920,839.10/171,956.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,474.29

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