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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,045.60, 256,276.80 and 141,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,045.60, 256,276.80 and 141,302.40 is: 211,712.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,045.60 : 256,276.80 = 141,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,045.60/256,276.80 = 141,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,045.60x = 256,276.80 × 141,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,045.60x = 36,212,526,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,212,526,904.32/171,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,712.71

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