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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,008.82, 256,287.24 and 123,781.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,008.82, 256,287.24 and 123,781.77 is: 185,509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,008.82 : 256,287.24 = 123,781.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,008.82/256,287.24 = 123,781.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,008.82x = 256,287.24 × 123,781.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,008.82x = 31,723,688,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723,688,195.61/171,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,509.08

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