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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,663.10, 257,567.55 and 82,870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,663.10, 257,567.55 and 82,870.90 is: 124,341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,663.10 : 257,567.55 = 82,870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,663.10/257,567.55 = 82,870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,663.10x = 257,567.55 × 82,870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,663.10x = 21,344,854,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,344,854,679.30/171,663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,341.54

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