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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,062.60, 256,302.30 and 141,319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,062.60, 256,302.30 and 141,319.40 is: 211,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,062.60 : 256,302.30 = 141,319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,062.60/256,302.30 = 141,319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,062.60x = 256,302.30 × 141,319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,062.60x = 36,220,487,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,220,487,254.62/171,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,738.20

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