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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,617.80, 257,426.70 and 141,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,617.80, 257,426.70 and 141,874.60 is: 212,811.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,617.80 : 257,426.70 = 141,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,617.80/257,426.70 = 141,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,617.80x = 257,426.70 × 141,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,617.80x = 36,522,310,091.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,522,310,091.82/171,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,811.90

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