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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,312.26, 256,820.64 and 82,443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,312.26, 256,820.64 and 82,443.52 is: 123,594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,312.26 : 256,820.64 = 82,443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,312.26/256,820.64 = 82,443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,312.26x = 256,820.64 × 82,443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,312.26x = 21,173,197,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,173,197,570.25/171,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,594.18

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