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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,904.60, 257,856.90 and 124,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,904.60, 257,856.90 and 124,665.40 is: 186,998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,904.60 : 257,856.90 = 124,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,904.60/257,856.90 = 124,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,904.60x = 257,856.90 × 124,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,904.60x = 32,145,833,581.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145,833,581.26/171,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,998.10

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