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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,231.60, 256,847.40 and 115,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,231.60, 256,847.40 and 115,244.40 is: 172,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,231.60 : 256,847.40 = 115,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,231.60/256,847.40 = 115,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,231.60x = 256,847.40 × 115,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,231.60x = 29,600,224,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,600,224,504.56/171,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,866.60

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