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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,858.12, 257,683.62 and 77,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,858.12, 257,683.62 and 77,071.14 is: 115,560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,858.12 : 257,683.62 = 77,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,858.12/257,683.62 = 77,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,858.12x = 257,683.62 × 77,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,858.12x = 19,859,970,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859,970,352.73/171,858.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,560.27

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