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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,008.30, 256,512.45 and 71,135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,008.30, 256,512.45 and 71,135.30 is: 106,702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,008.30 : 256,512.45 = 71,135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,008.30/256,512.45 = 71,135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,008.30x = 256,512.45 × 71,135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,008.30x = 18,247,090,084.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,247,090,084.49/171,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,702.95

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