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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,737.76, 257,607.36 and 60,852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,737.76, 257,607.36 and 60,852 is: 91,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,737.76 : 257,607.36 = 60,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,737.76/257,607.36 = 60,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,737.76x = 257,607.36 × 60,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,737.76x = 15,675,923,070.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,675,923,070.72/171,737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,278.26

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