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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,306.40, 256,959.60 and 145,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,306.40, 256,959.60 and 145,062.40 is: 217,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,306.40 : 256,959.60 = 145,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,306.40/256,959.60 = 145,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,306.40x = 256,959.60 × 145,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,306.40x = 37,275,176,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,275,176,279.04/171,306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,593.60

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