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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,047.80, 256,830.90 and 131,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,047.80, 256,830.90 and 131,649.40 is: 197,673.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,047.80 : 256,830.90 = 131,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,047.80/256,830.90 = 131,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,047.80x = 256,830.90 × 131,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,047.80x = 33,811,633,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,811,633,886.46/171,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,673.60

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