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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,369.80, 257,054.70 and 121,506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,369.80, 257,054.70 and 121,506.20 is: 182,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,369.80 : 257,054.70 = 121,506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,369.80/257,054.70 = 121,506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,369.80x = 257,054.70 × 121,506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,369.80x = 31,233,739,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,233,739,789.14/171,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,259.30

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