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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,174.06, 256,663.89 and 143,267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,174.06, 256,663.89 and 143,267.94 is: 214,820.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,174.06 : 256,663.89 = 143,267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,174.06/256,663.89 = 143,267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,174.06x = 256,663.89 × 143,267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,174.06x = 36,771,706,792.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,771,706,792.69/171,174.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,820.56

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