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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,982.20, 257,886.90 and 78,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,982.20, 257,886.90 and 78,382.20 is: 117,533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,982.20 : 257,886.90 = 78,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,982.20/257,886.90 = 78,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,982.20x = 257,886.90 × 78,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,982.20x = 20,213,742,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,213,742,573.18/171,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,533.92

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