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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,276.71, 256,936.93 and 66,125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,276.71, 256,936.93 and 66,125.75 is: 99,197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,276.71 : 256,936.93 = 66,125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,276.71/256,936.93 = 66,125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,276.71x = 256,936.93 × 66,125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,276.71x = 16,990,145,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,990,145,748.95/171,276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,197.06

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