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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,047.10, 256,279.05 and 141,303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,047.10, 256,279.05 and 141,303.90 is: 211,714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,047.10 : 256,279.05 = 141,303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,047.10/256,279.05 = 141,303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,047.10x = 256,279.05 × 141,303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,047.10x = 36,213,229,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,213,229,253.30/171,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,714.96

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