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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,376.92, 257,171.82 and 82,639.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,376.92, 257,171.82 and 82,639.56 is: 124,010.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,376.92 : 257,171.82 = 82,639.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,376.92/257,171.82 = 82,639.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,376.92x = 257,171.82 × 82,639.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,376.92x = 21,252,566,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,252,566,049.20/171,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,010.67

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