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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,213.60, 256,820.40 and 115,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,213.60, 256,820.40 and 115,226.40 is: 172,839.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,213.60 : 256,820.40 = 115,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,213.60/256,820.40 = 115,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,213.60x = 256,820.40 × 115,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,213.60x = 29,592,490,138.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,592,490,138.56/171,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,839.60

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