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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,607.70, 257,435.85 and 53,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,607.70, 257,435.85 and 53,266.70 is: 79,907.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,607.70 : 257,435.85 = 53,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,607.70/257,435.85 = 53,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,607.70x = 257,435.85 × 53,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,607.70x = 13,712,758,191.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,712,758,191.20/171,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,907.59

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