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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,069.40, 256,309.53 and 121,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,069.40, 256,309.53 and 121,067.20 is: 181,392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,069.40 : 256,309.53 = 121,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,069.40/256,309.53 = 121,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,069.40x = 256,309.53 × 121,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,069.40x = 31,030,677,130.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030,677,130.42/171,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,392.33

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