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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,997.93, 257,802.24 and 87,579.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,997.93, 257,802.24 and 87,579.77 is: 131,270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,997.93 : 257,802.24 = 87,579.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,997.93/257,802.24 = 87,579.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,997.93x = 257,802.24 × 87,579.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,997.93x = 22,578,259,924.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,578,259,924.10/171,997.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,270.53

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