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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,948.78, 257,805.48 and 87,545.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,948.78, 257,805.48 and 87,545.61 is: 131,258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,948.78 : 257,805.48 = 87,545.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,948.78/257,805.48 = 87,545.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,948.78x = 257,805.48 × 87,545.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,948.78x = 22,569,738,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,738,007.94/171,948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,258.49

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