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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,950.52, 257,808.12 and 87,547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,950.52, 257,808.12 and 87,547.35 is: 131,261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,950.52 : 257,808.12 = 87,547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,950.52/257,808.12 = 87,547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,950.52x = 257,808.12 × 87,547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,950.52x = 22,570,417,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,570,417,714.48/171,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,261.12

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