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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,538.46, 257,308.29 and 121,467.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,538.46, 257,308.29 and 121,467.09 is: 182,201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,538.46 : 257,308.29 = 121,467.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,538.46/257,308.29 = 121,467.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,538.46x = 257,308.29 × 121,467.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,538.46x = 31,254,488,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,254,488,611.84/171,538.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,201.06

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