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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,020.20, 256,238.70 and 145,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,020.20, 256,238.70 and 145,942.60 is: 218,665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,020.20 : 256,238.70 = 145,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,020.20/256,238.70 = 145,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,020.20x = 256,238.70 × 145,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,020.20x = 37,396,142,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,396,142,098.62/171,020.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,665.06

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