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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,594.41, 257,481.35 and 124,597.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,594.41, 257,481.35 and 124,597.71 is: 186,961.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,594.41 : 257,481.35 = 124,597.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,594.41/257,481.35 = 124,597.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,594.41x = 257,481.35 × 124,597.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,594.41x = 32,081,586,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,081,586,577.71/171,594.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,961.72

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