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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,601.89, 256,997.86 and 87,152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,601.89, 256,997.86 and 87,152.56 is: 130,523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,601.89 : 256,997.86 = 87,152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,601.89/256,997.86 = 87,152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,601.89x = 256,997.86 × 87,152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,601.89x = 22,398,021,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,021,043.38/171,601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,523.16

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