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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,059.10, 256,297.05 and 141,315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,059.10, 256,297.05 and 141,315.90 is: 211,732.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,059.10 : 256,297.05 = 141,315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,059.10/256,297.05 = 141,315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,059.10x = 256,297.05 × 141,315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,059.10x = 36,218,848,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,218,848,288.10/171,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,732.95

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