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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,068.22, 256,616.69 and 63,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,068.22, 256,616.69 and 63,027 is: 94,545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,068.22 : 256,616.69 = 63,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,068.22/256,616.69 = 63,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,068.22x = 256,616.69 × 63,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,068.22x = 16,173,779,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173,779,805.50/171,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,545.79

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