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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,517.71, 257,276.57 and 78,050.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,517.71, 257,276.57 and 78,050.19 is: 117,075.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,517.71 : 257,276.57 = 78,050.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,517.71/257,276.57 = 78,050.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,517.71x = 257,276.57 × 78,050.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,517.71x = 20,080,484,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,080,484,780.80/171,517.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,075.29

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