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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,031.80, 256,158.90 and 87,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,031.80, 256,158.90 and 87,828.60 is: 131,543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,031.80 : 256,158.90 = 87,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,031.80/256,158.90 = 87,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,031.80x = 256,158.90 × 87,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,031.80x = 22,498,077,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,498,077,564.54/171,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,543.24

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