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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,046.80, 256,570.20 and 126,869.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,046.80, 256,570.20 and 126,869.40 is: 190,304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,046.80 : 256,570.20 = 126,869.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,046.80/256,570.20 = 126,869.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,046.80x = 256,570.20 × 126,869.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,046.80x = 32,550,907,331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,550,907,331.88/171,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,304.10

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