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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,397.95, 257,154.21 and 82,640.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,397.95, 257,154.21 and 82,640.97 is: 123,989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,397.95 : 257,154.21 = 82,640.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,397.95/257,154.21 = 82,640.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,397.95x = 257,154.21 × 82,640.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,397.95x = 21,251,473,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,251,473,353.98/171,397.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,989.08

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