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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,205.44, 256,442.40 and 139,039.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,205.44, 256,442.40 and 139,039.54 is: 208,262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,205.44 : 256,442.40 = 139,039.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,205.44/256,442.40 = 139,039.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,205.44x = 256,442.40 × 139,039.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,205.44x = 35,655,633,332.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,655,633,332.50/171,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,262.27

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