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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,004.60, 256,215.30 and 141,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,004.60, 256,215.30 and 141,261.40 is: 211,651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,004.60 : 256,215.30 = 141,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,004.60/256,215.30 = 141,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,004.60x = 256,215.30 × 141,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,004.60x = 36,193,331,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,193,331,979.42/171,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,651.22

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