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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,277.70, 256,916.55 and 82,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,277.70, 256,916.55 and 82,704.20 is: 124,056.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,277.70 : 256,916.55 = 82,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,277.70/256,916.55 = 82,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,277.70x = 256,916.55 × 82,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,277.70x = 21,248,077,734.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248,077,734.51/171,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,056.30

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