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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,961.60, 257,532.80 and 105,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,961.60, 257,532.80 and 105,606.40 is: 158,158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,961.60 : 257,532.80 = 105,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,961.60/257,532.80 = 105,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,961.60x = 257,532.80 × 105,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,961.60x = 27,197,111,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,197,111,889.92/171,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,158.05

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