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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,432.06, 256,700.79 and 137,969.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,432.06, 256,700.79 and 137,969.34 is: 206,594.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,432.06 : 256,700.79 = 137,969.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,432.06/256,700.79 = 137,969.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,432.06x = 256,700.79 × 137,969.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,432.06x = 35,416,838,573.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,416,838,573.78/171,432.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,594.02

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