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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,149.68, 256,510.68 and 82,379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,149.68, 256,510.68 and 82,379.62 is: 123,466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,149.68 : 256,510.68 = 82,379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,149.68/256,510.68 = 82,379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,149.68x = 256,510.68 × 82,379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,149.68x = 21,131,252,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131,252,344.34/171,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,466.50

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