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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,464.80, 256,759.80 and 136,472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,464.80, 256,759.80 and 136,472.80 is: 204,361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,464.80 : 256,759.80 = 136,472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,464.80/256,759.80 = 136,472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,464.80x = 256,759.80 × 136,472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,464.80x = 35,040,728,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,040,728,833.44/171,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,361.06

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