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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,277.80, 256,916.70 and 121,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,277.80, 256,916.70 and 121,414.20 is: 182,121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,277.80 : 256,916.70 = 121,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,277.80/256,916.70 = 121,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,277.80x = 256,916.70 × 121,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,277.80x = 31,193,335,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,193,335,597.14/171,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,121.30

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