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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,244.14, 255,816.16 and 123,451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,244.14, 255,816.16 and 123,451.36 is: 184,420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,244.14 : 255,816.16 = 123,451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,244.14/255,816.16 = 123,451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,244.14x = 255,816.16 × 123,451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,244.14x = 31,580,850,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,580,850,965.64/171,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,420.04

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