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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,877.53, 257,823.29 and 81,873.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,877.53, 257,823.29 and 81,873.98 is: 122,814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,877.53 : 257,823.29 = 81,873.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,877.53/257,823.29 = 81,873.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,877.53x = 257,823.29 × 81,873.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,877.53x = 21,109,017,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,109,017,190.51/171,877.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,814.29

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