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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,563.28, 257,441.58 and 134,018.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,563.28, 257,441.58 and 134,018.03 is: 201,102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,563.28 : 257,441.58 = 134,018.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,563.28/257,441.58 = 134,018.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,563.28x = 257,441.58 × 134,018.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,563.28x = 34,501,812,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,501,812,104.48/171,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,102.54

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