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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,055.60, 256,291.80 and 141,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,055.60, 256,291.80 and 141,312.40 is: 211,727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,055.60 : 256,291.80 = 141,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,055.60/256,291.80 = 141,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,055.60x = 256,291.80 × 141,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,055.60x = 36,217,209,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,217,209,358.32/171,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,727.70

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