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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,206.60, 256,809.90 and 115,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,206.60, 256,809.90 and 115,219.40 is: 172,829.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,206.60 : 256,809.90 = 115,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,206.60/256,809.90 = 115,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,206.60x = 256,809.90 × 115,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,206.60x = 29,589,482,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,589,482,592.06/171,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,829.10

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