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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,010.20, 256,223.70 and 145,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,010.20, 256,223.70 and 145,932.60 is: 218,650.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,010.20 : 256,223.70 = 145,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,010.20/256,223.70 = 145,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,010.20x = 256,223.70 × 145,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,010.20x = 37,391,390,722.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,391,390,722.62/171,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,650.06

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