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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,373.73, 257,071.49 and 53,035.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,373.73, 257,071.49 and 53,035.13 is: 79,556.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,373.73 : 257,071.49 = 53,035.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,373.73/257,071.49 = 53,035.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,373.73x = 257,071.49 × 53,035.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,373.73x = 13,633,819,626.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,633,819,626.27/171,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,556.07

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