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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,044.10, 256,566.15 and 139,940.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,044.10, 256,566.15 and 139,940.10 is: 209,910.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,044.10 : 256,566.15 = 139,940.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,044.10/256,566.15 = 139,940.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,044.10x = 256,566.15 × 139,940.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,044.10x = 35,903,892,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,903,892,687.62/171,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,910.15

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