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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,407.80, 256,674.30 and 136,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,407.80, 256,674.30 and 136,415.80 is: 204,275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,407.80 : 256,674.30 = 136,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,407.80/256,674.30 = 136,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,407.80x = 256,674.30 × 136,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,407.80x = 35,014,429,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,014,429,973.94/171,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,275.59

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