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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,639.28, 257,327.16 and 65,021.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,639.28, 257,327.16 and 65,021.68 is: 97,482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,639.28 : 257,327.16 = 65,021.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,639.28/257,327.16 = 65,021.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,639.28x = 257,327.16 × 65,021.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,639.28x = 16,731,844,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,731,844,252.83/171,639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,482.61

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