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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,485.07, 256,766.81 and 139,765.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,485.07, 256,766.81 and 139,765.11 is: 209,272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,485.07 : 256,766.81 = 139,765.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,485.07/256,766.81 = 139,765.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,485.07x = 256,766.81 × 139,765.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,485.07x = 35,887,040,745.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,887,040,745.17/171,485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,272.10

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