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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,838.80, 257,758.20 and 144,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,838.80, 257,758.20 and 144,282.60 is: 216,423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,838.80 : 257,758.20 = 144,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,838.80/257,758.20 = 144,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,838.80x = 257,758.20 × 144,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,838.80x = 37,190,023,267.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,190,023,267.32/171,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,423.90

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