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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,606.40, 257,409.60 and 145,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,606.40, 257,409.60 and 145,427.20 is: 218,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,606.40 : 257,409.60 = 145,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,606.40/257,409.60 = 145,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,606.40x = 257,409.60 × 145,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,606.40x = 37,434,357,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,434,357,381.12/171,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,140.80

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