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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,701.20, 257,551.80 and 145,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,701.20, 257,551.80 and 145,781.20 is: 218,671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,701.20 : 257,551.80 = 145,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,701.20/257,551.80 = 145,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,701.20x = 257,551.80 × 145,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,701.20x = 37,546,210,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546,210,466.16/171,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,671.80

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