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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,146.20, 256,821.10 and 91,242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,146.20, 256,821.10 and 91,242.94 is: 136,918.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,146.20 : 256,821.10 = 91,242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,146.20/256,821.10 = 91,242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,146.20x = 256,821.10 × 91,242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,146.20x = 23,433,112,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,433,112,218.03/171,146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,918.68

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