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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,974.58, 257,598.45 and 108,762.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,974.58, 257,598.45 and 108,762.18 is: 162,913.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,974.58 : 257,598.45 = 108,762.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,974.58/257,598.45 = 108,762.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,974.58x = 257,598.45 × 108,762.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,974.58x = 28,016,968,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,016,968,986.62/171,974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,913.43

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