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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,001.60, 256,502.40 and 139,508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,001.60, 256,502.40 and 139,508.80 is: 209,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,001.60 : 256,502.40 = 139,508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,001.60/256,502.40 = 139,508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,001.60x = 256,502.40 × 139,508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,001.60x = 35,784,342,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,784,342,021.12/171,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,263.20

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