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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,598.72, 257,486.16 and 81,743.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,598.72, 257,486.16 and 81,743.20 is: 122,656.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,598.72 : 257,486.16 = 81,743.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,598.72/257,486.16 = 81,743.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,598.72x = 257,486.16 × 81,743.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,598.72x = 21,047,742,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,047,742,674.11/171,598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,656.76

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