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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,957.80, 257,936.70 and 118,813.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,957.80, 257,936.70 and 118,813.70 is: 178,220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,957.80 : 257,936.70 = 118,813.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,957.80/257,936.70 = 118,813.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,957.80x = 257,936.70 × 118,813.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,957.80x = 30,646,413,692.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,646,413,692.79/171,957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,220.55

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