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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,929.16, 257,812.40 and 63,823.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,929.16, 257,812.40 and 63,823.01 is: 95,704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,929.16 : 257,812.40 = 63,823.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,929.16/257,812.40 = 63,823.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,929.16x = 257,812.40 × 63,823.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,929.16x = 16,454,362,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,454,362,253.82/171,929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,704.31

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