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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,777.07, 257,673.69 and 141,735.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,777.07, 257,673.69 and 141,735.58 is: 212,610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,777.07 : 257,673.69 = 141,735.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,777.07/257,673.69 = 141,735.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,777.07x = 257,673.69 × 141,735.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,777.07x = 36,521,529,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,521,529,902.89/171,777.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,610.04

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