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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,495.30, 256,805.55 and 136,503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,495.30, 256,805.55 and 136,503.30 is: 204,406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,495.30 : 256,805.55 = 136,503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,495.30/256,805.55 = 136,503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,495.30x = 256,805.55 × 136,503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,495.30x = 35,054,805,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054,805,033.32/171,495.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,406.80

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