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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,366.80, 257,050.20 and 121,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,366.80, 257,050.20 and 121,503.20 is: 182,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,366.80 : 257,050.20 = 121,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,366.80/257,050.20 = 121,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,366.80x = 257,050.20 × 121,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,366.80x = 31,232,421,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,232,421,860.64/171,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,254.80

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