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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,056.80, 256,844.40 and 131,658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,056.80, 256,844.40 and 131,658.40 is: 197,687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,056.80 : 256,844.40 = 131,658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,056.80/256,844.40 = 131,658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,056.80x = 256,844.40 × 131,658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,056.80x = 33,815,722,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,815,722,752.96/171,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,687.10

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