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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,227.80, 256,841.70 and 121,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,227.80, 256,841.70 and 121,364.20 is: 182,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,227.80 : 256,841.70 = 121,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,227.80/256,841.70 = 121,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,227.80x = 256,841.70 × 121,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,227.80x = 31,171,387,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171,387,447.14/171,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,046.30

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