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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,042.80, 256,564.20 and 71,169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,042.80, 256,564.20 and 71,169.80 is: 106,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,042.80 : 256,564.20 = 71,169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,042.80/256,564.20 = 71,169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,042.80x = 256,564.20 × 71,169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,042.80x = 18,259,622,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259,622,801.16/171,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,754.70

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