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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,949.52, 257,806.62 and 87,546.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,949.52, 257,806.62 and 87,546.35 is: 131,259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,949.52 : 257,806.62 = 87,546.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,949.52/257,806.62 = 87,546.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,949.52x = 257,806.62 × 87,546.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,949.52x = 22,570,027,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,027,297.80/171,949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,259.62

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