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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,961.60, 257,553.60 and 101,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,961.60, 257,553.60 and 101,977.60 is: 152,735.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,961.60 : 257,553.60 = 101,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,961.60/257,553.60 = 101,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,961.60x = 257,553.60 × 101,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,961.60x = 26,264,697,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,264,697,999.36/171,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,735.83

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