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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,021.60, 256,240.80 and 141,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,021.60, 256,240.80 and 141,278.40 is: 211,676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,021.60 : 256,240.80 = 141,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,021.60/256,240.80 = 141,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,021.60x = 256,240.80 × 141,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,021.60x = 36,201,290,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,201,290,238.72/171,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,676.71

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