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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,905.60, 257,858.40 and 124,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,905.60, 257,858.40 and 124,666.40 is: 186,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,905.60 : 257,858.40 = 124,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,905.60/257,858.40 = 124,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,905.60x = 257,858.40 × 124,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,905.60x = 32,146,278,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,146,278,437.76/171,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,999.60

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