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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,644.40, 257,229.60 and 123,878.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,644.40, 257,229.60 and 123,878.70 is: 185,647.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,644.40 : 257,229.60 = 123,878.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,644.40/257,229.60 = 123,878.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,644.40x = 257,229.60 × 123,878.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,644.40x = 31,865,268,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,865,268,449.52/171,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,647.00

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