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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,311.06, 256,965.77 and 114,264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,311.06, 256,965.77 and 114,264.38 is: 171,396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,311.06 : 256,965.77 = 114,264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,311.06/256,965.77 = 114,264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,311.06x = 256,965.77 × 114,264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,311.06x = 29,362,034,390.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,362,034,390.27/171,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,396.02

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