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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,024.20, 256,244.70 and 145,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,024.20, 256,244.70 and 145,946.60 is: 218,671.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,024.20 : 256,244.70 = 145,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,024.20/256,244.70 = 145,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,024.20x = 256,244.70 × 145,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,024.20x = 37,398,042,733.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,398,042,733.02/171,024.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,671.06

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