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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,308.40, 257,254.20 and 126,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,308.40, 257,254.20 and 126,985.20 is: 190,693.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,308.40 : 257,254.20 = 126,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,308.40/257,254.20 = 126,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,308.40x = 257,254.20 × 126,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,308.40x = 32,667,476,037.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,667,476,037.84/171,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,693.95

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