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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,993.60, 257,601.60 and 102,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,993.60, 257,601.60 and 102,009.60 is: 152,783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,993.60 : 257,601.60 = 102,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,993.60/257,601.60 = 102,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,993.60x = 257,601.60 × 102,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,993.60x = 26,277,836,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,277,836,175.36/171,993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,783.80

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