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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,035.60, 256,261.80 and 141,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,035.60, 256,261.80 and 141,292.40 is: 211,697.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,035.60 : 256,261.80 = 141,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,035.60/256,261.80 = 141,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,035.60x = 256,261.80 × 141,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,035.60x = 36,207,844,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,207,844,750.32/171,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,697.71

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