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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,713.56, 257,597.97 and 82,973.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,713.56, 257,597.97 and 82,973.59 is: 124,473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,713.56 : 257,597.97 = 82,973.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,713.56/257,597.97 = 82,973.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,713.56x = 257,597.97 × 82,973.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,713.56x = 21,373,828,347.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,373,828,347.61/171,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,473.74

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