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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,057.60, 256,586.40 and 139,953.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,057.60, 256,586.40 and 139,953.60 is: 209,930.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,057.60 : 256,586.40 = 139,953.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,057.60/256,586.40 = 139,953.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,057.60x = 256,586.40 × 139,953.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,057.60x = 35,910,190,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,910,190,391.04/171,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,930.40

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