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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,618.89, 257,249.61 and 57,682.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,618.89, 257,249.61 and 57,682.11 is: 86,463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,618.89 : 257,249.61 = 57,682.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,618.89/257,249.61 = 57,682.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,618.89x = 257,249.61 × 57,682.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,618.89x = 14,838,700,301.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,838,700,301.48/171,618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,463.09

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