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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,065.60, 256,306.80 and 141,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,065.60, 256,306.80 and 141,322.40 is: 211,742.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,065.60 : 256,306.80 = 141,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,065.60/256,306.80 = 141,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,065.60x = 256,306.80 × 141,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,065.60x = 36,221,892,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,221,892,112.32/171,065.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,742.70

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