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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,281.40, 257,213.70 and 126,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,281.40, 257,213.70 and 126,958.20 is: 190,653.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,281.40 : 257,213.70 = 126,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,281.40/257,213.70 = 126,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,281.40x = 257,213.70 × 126,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,281.40x = 32,655,388,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,655,388,367.34/171,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,653.44

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