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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,871.60, 257,515.80 and 142,128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,871.60, 257,515.80 and 142,128.40 is: 212,951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,871.60 : 257,515.80 = 142,128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,871.60/257,515.80 = 142,128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,871.60x = 257,515.80 × 142,128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,871.60x = 36,600,308,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,600,308,628.72/171,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,951.46

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