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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,907.57, 257,914.16 and 82,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,907.57, 257,914.16 and 82,064.94 is: 123,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,907.57 : 257,914.16 = 82,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,907.57/257,914.16 = 82,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,907.57x = 257,914.16 × 82,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,907.57x = 21,165,710,065.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,165,710,065.55/171,907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,122.62

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