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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,009.51, 256,524.84 and 57,167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,009.51, 256,524.84 and 57,167.57 is: 85,754.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,009.51 : 256,524.84 = 57,167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,009.51/256,524.84 = 57,167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,009.51x = 256,524.84 × 57,167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,009.51x = 14,664,900,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,664,900,679.19/171,009.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,754.88

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