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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,050.60, 256,575.90 and 139,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,050.60, 256,575.90 and 139,946.60 is: 209,919.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,050.60 : 256,575.90 = 139,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,050.60/256,575.90 = 139,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,050.60x = 256,575.90 × 139,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,050.60x = 35,906,924,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,906,924,846.94/171,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,919.90

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