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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,047.80, 256,182.90 and 87,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,047.80, 256,182.90 and 87,844.60 is: 131,567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,047.80 : 256,182.90 = 87,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,047.80/256,182.90 = 87,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,047.80x = 256,182.90 × 87,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,047.80x = 22,504,284,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,504,284,377.34/171,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,567.22

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