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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,222.80, 256,834.20 and 121,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,222.80, 256,834.20 and 121,359.20 is: 182,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,222.80 : 256,834.20 = 121,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,222.80/256,834.20 = 121,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,222.80x = 256,834.20 × 121,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,222.80x = 31,169,193,044.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,169,193,044.64/171,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,038.80

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