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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,994.54, 257,982.70 and 53,652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,994.54, 257,982.70 and 53,652.32 is: 80,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,994.54 : 257,982.70 = 53,652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,994.54/257,982.70 = 53,652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,994.54x = 257,982.70 × 53,652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,994.54x = 13,841,370,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,841,370,374.86/171,994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,475.64

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