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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,567.56, 257,066.80 and 121,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,567.56, 257,066.80 and 121,399 is: 181,897.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,567.56 : 257,066.80 = 121,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,567.56/257,066.80 = 121,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,567.56x = 257,066.80 × 121,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,567.56x = 31,207,652,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,207,652,453.20/171,567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,897.16

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