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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,333.60, 257,013.40 and 53,016.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,333.60, 257,013.40 and 53,016.90 is: 79,529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,333.60 : 257,013.40 = 53,016.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,333.60/257,013.40 = 53,016.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,333.60x = 257,013.40 × 53,016.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,333.60x = 13,626,053,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,626,053,726.46/171,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,529.37

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