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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,279.90, 257,211.45 and 126,956.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,279.90, 257,211.45 and 126,956.70 is: 190,651.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,279.90 : 257,211.45 = 126,956.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,279.90/257,211.45 = 126,956.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,279.90x = 257,211.45 × 126,956.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,279.90x = 32,654,716,894.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,654,716,894.22/171,279.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,651.19

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