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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,069.10, 256,603.65 and 139,965.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,069.10, 256,603.65 and 139,965.10 is: 209,947.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,069.10 : 256,603.65 = 139,965.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,069.10/256,603.65 = 139,965.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,069.10x = 256,603.65 × 139,965.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,069.10x = 35,915,555,532.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,915,555,532.62/171,069.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,947.65

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