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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,003.60, 256,213.80 and 141,260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,003.60, 256,213.80 and 141,260.40 is: 211,649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,003.60 : 256,213.80 = 141,260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,003.60/256,213.80 = 141,260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,003.60x = 256,213.80 × 141,260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,003.60x = 36,192,863,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,192,863,873.52/171,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,649.72

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