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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,041.80, 256,821.90 and 131,643.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,041.80, 256,821.90 and 131,643.40 is: 197,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,041.80 : 256,821.90 = 131,643.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,041.80/256,821.90 = 131,643.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,041.80x = 256,821.90 × 131,643.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,041.80x = 33,808,908,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,808,908,110.46/171,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,664.59

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