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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,206.80, 256,810.20 and 115,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,206.80, 256,810.20 and 115,219.60 is: 172,829.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,206.80 : 256,810.20 = 115,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,206.80/256,810.20 = 115,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,206.80x = 256,810.20 × 115,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,206.80x = 29,589,568,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,589,568,519.92/171,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,829.40

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