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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,038.10, 256,265.55 and 141,294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,038.10, 256,265.55 and 141,294.90 is: 211,701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,038.10 : 256,265.55 = 141,294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,038.10/256,265.55 = 141,294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,038.10x = 256,265.55 × 141,294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,038.10x = 36,209,015,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,209,015,260.70/171,038.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,701.46

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