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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,258.15, 257,043.05 and 91,363.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,258.15, 257,043.05 and 91,363.85 is: 137,128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,258.15 : 257,043.05 = 91,363.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,258.15/257,043.05 = 91,363.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,258.15x = 257,043.05 × 91,363.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,258.15x = 23,484,444,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,484,444,188.02/171,258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,128.91

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