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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,603, 257,443.38 and 60,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,603, 257,443.38 and 60,795 is: 91,206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,603 : 257,443.38 = 60,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,603/257,443.38 = 60,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,603x = 257,443.38 × 60,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,603x = 15,651,270,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,651,270,287.10/171,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,206.27

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