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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,565.56, 257,063.80 and 121,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,565.56, 257,063.80 and 121,397 is: 181,894.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,565.56 : 257,063.80 = 121,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,565.56/257,063.80 = 121,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,565.56x = 257,063.80 × 121,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,565.56x = 31,206,774,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,206,774,128.60/171,565.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,894.16

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