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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,055.80, 256,583.70 and 126,878.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,055.80, 256,583.70 and 126,878.40 is: 190,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,055.80 : 256,583.70 = 126,878.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,055.80/256,583.70 = 126,878.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,055.80x = 256,583.70 × 126,878.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,055.80x = 32,554,929,322.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,554,929,322.08/171,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,317.60

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