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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,412.36, 257,149.86 and 53,075.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,412.36, 257,149.86 and 53,075.68 is: 79,623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,412.36 : 257,149.86 = 53,075.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,412.36/257,149.86 = 53,075.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,412.36x = 257,149.86 × 53,075.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,412.36x = 13,648,403,681.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,648,403,681.40/171,412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,623.22

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