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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,052.14, 256,572.97 and 71,209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,052.14, 256,572.97 and 71,209.82 is: 106,812.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,052.14 : 256,572.97 = 71,209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,052.14/256,572.97 = 71,209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,052.14x = 256,572.97 × 71,209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,052.14x = 18,270,514,030.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270,514,030.75/171,052.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,812.54

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