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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,105.44, 256,592.81 and 68,491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,105.44, 256,592.81 and 68,491.40 is: 102,710.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,105.44 : 256,592.81 = 68,491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,105.44/256,592.81 = 68,491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,105.44x = 256,592.81 × 68,491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,105.44x = 17,574,399,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574,399,675.10/171,105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,710.94

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