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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,007.60, 256,219.80 and 141,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,007.60, 256,219.80 and 141,264.40 is: 211,655.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,007.60 : 256,219.80 = 141,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,007.60/256,219.80 = 141,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,007.60x = 256,219.80 × 141,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,007.60x = 36,194,736,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,194,736,315.12/171,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,655.72

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