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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,990.60, 257,597.10 and 102,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,990.60, 257,597.10 and 102,006.60 is: 152,779.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,990.60 : 257,597.10 = 102,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,990.60/257,597.10 = 102,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,990.60x = 257,597.10 × 102,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,990.60x = 26,276,604,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,276,604,340.86/171,990.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,779.31

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