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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,049.60, 256,282.80 and 141,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,049.60, 256,282.80 and 141,306.40 is: 211,718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,049.60 : 256,282.80 = 141,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,049.60/256,282.80 = 141,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,049.60x = 256,282.80 × 141,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,049.60x = 36,214,399,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,214,399,849.92/171,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,718.71

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