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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,406.80, 256,672.80 and 136,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,406.80, 256,672.80 and 136,414.80 is: 204,274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,406.80 : 256,672.80 = 136,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,406.80/256,672.80 = 136,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,406.80x = 256,672.80 × 136,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,406.80x = 35,013,968,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,013,968,677.44/171,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,274.09

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