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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,258.60, 256,887.90 and 115,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,258.60, 256,887.90 and 115,271.40 is: 172,907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,258.60 : 256,887.90 = 115,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,258.60/256,887.90 = 115,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,258.60x = 256,887.90 × 115,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,258.60x = 29,611,827,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,611,827,876.06/171,258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,907.10

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