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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,146.16, 256,609.89 and 82,222.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,146.16, 256,609.89 and 82,222.74 is: 123,281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,146.16 : 256,609.89 = 82,222.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,146.16/256,609.89 = 82,222.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,146.16x = 256,609.89 × 82,222.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,146.16x = 21,099,168,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,099,168,266.90/171,146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,281.58

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