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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,061.60, 256,592.40 and 139,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,061.60, 256,592.40 and 139,957.60 is: 209,936.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,061.60 : 256,592.40 = 139,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,061.60/256,592.40 = 139,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,061.60x = 256,592.40 × 139,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,061.60x = 35,912,056,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,912,056,482.24/171,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,936.40

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