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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,364.80, 257,047.20 and 121,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,364.80, 257,047.20 and 121,501.20 is: 182,251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,364.80 : 257,047.20 = 121,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,364.80/257,047.20 = 121,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,364.80x = 257,047.20 × 121,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,364.80x = 31,231,543,256.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,231,543,256.64/171,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,251.80

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