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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,275.76, 857,033.52 and 171,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,275.76, 857,033.52 and 171,945.76 is: 257,954.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,275.76 : 857,033.52 = 171,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,275.76/857,033.52 = 171,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,275.76x = 857,033.52 × 171,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,275.76x = 147,363,279,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,363,279,941.88/571,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,954.72

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