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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,244.20, 256,866.30 and 129,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,244.20, 256,866.30 and 129,772.20 is: 194,658.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,244.20 : 256,866.30 = 129,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,244.20/256,866.30 = 129,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,244.20x = 256,866.30 × 129,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,244.20x = 33,334,104,856.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,334,104,856.86/171,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,658.30

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