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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,028.60, 256,542.90 and 139,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,028.60, 256,542.90 and 139,924.60 is: 209,886.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,028.60 : 256,542.90 = 139,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,028.60/256,542.90 = 139,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,028.60x = 256,542.90 × 139,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,028.60x = 35,896,662,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,896,662,665.34/171,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,886.90

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