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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,569.56, 257,069.80 and 121,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,569.56, 257,069.80 and 121,401 is: 181,900.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,569.56 : 257,069.80 = 121,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,569.56/257,069.80 = 121,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,569.56x = 257,069.80 × 121,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,569.56x = 31,208,530,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,208,530,789.80/171,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,900.16

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