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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,691.20, 257,536.80 and 145,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,691.20, 257,536.80 and 145,771.20 is: 218,656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,691.20 : 257,536.80 = 145,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,691.20/257,536.80 = 145,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,691.20x = 257,536.80 × 145,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,691.20x = 37,541,448,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,541,448,380.16/171,691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,656.80

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