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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,807.65, 257,448.44 and 71,913.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,807.65, 257,448.44 and 71,913.46 is: 107,760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,807.65 : 257,448.44 = 71,913.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,807.65/257,448.44 = 71,913.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,807.65x = 257,448.44 × 71,913.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,807.65x = 18,514,006,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,514,006,445.19/171,807.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,760.08

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