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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,886.24, 257,836.26 and 81,882.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,886.24, 257,836.26 and 81,882.68 is: 122,827.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,886.24 : 257,836.26 = 81,882.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,886.24/257,836.26 = 81,882.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,886.24x = 257,836.26 × 81,882.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,886.24x = 21,112,323,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,112,323,969.98/171,886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,827.31

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