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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,067.60, 256,601.40 and 139,963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,067.60, 256,601.40 and 139,963.60 is: 209,945.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,067.60 : 256,601.40 = 139,963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,067.60/256,601.40 = 139,963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,067.60x = 256,601.40 × 139,963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,067.60x = 35,914,855,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,914,855,709.04/171,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,945.40

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