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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,641.20, 257,461.80 and 145,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,641.20, 257,461.80 and 145,721.20 is: 218,581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,641.20 : 257,461.80 = 145,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,641.20/257,461.80 = 145,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,641.20x = 257,461.80 × 145,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,641.20x = 37,517,642,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,517,642,450.16/171,641.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,581.80

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