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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,481.80, 256,785.30 and 136,489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,481.80, 256,785.30 and 136,489.80 is: 204,386.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,481.80 : 256,785.30 = 136,489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,481.80/256,785.30 = 136,489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,481.80x = 256,785.30 × 136,489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,481.80x = 35,048,574,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,048,574,239.94/171,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,386.55

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