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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,545.93, 257,328.97 and 66,365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,545.93, 257,328.97 and 66,365.45 is: 99,552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,545.93 : 257,328.97 = 66,365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,545.93/257,328.97 = 66,365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,545.93x = 257,328.97 × 66,365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,545.93x = 17,077,751,439.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,077,751,439.53/171,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,552.07

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