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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,413.80, 257,120.70 and 121,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,413.80, 257,120.70 and 121,550.20 is: 182,325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,413.80 : 257,120.70 = 121,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,413.80/257,120.70 = 121,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,413.80x = 257,120.70 × 121,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,413.80x = 31,253,072,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,253,072,509.14/171,413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,325.30

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