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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,421.06, 256,895.12 and 129,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,421.06, 256,895.12 and 129,254.80 is: 193,703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,421.06 : 256,895.12 = 129,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,421.06/256,895.12 = 129,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,421.06x = 256,895.12 × 129,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,421.06x = 33,204,927,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,204,927,516.88/171,421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,703.90

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