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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,022.60, 256,242.30 and 141,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,022.60, 256,242.30 and 141,279.40 is: 211,678.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,022.60 : 256,242.30 = 141,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,022.60/256,242.30 = 141,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,022.60x = 256,242.30 × 141,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,022.60x = 36,201,758,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,201,758,398.62/171,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,678.21

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