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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,950.40, 257,925.60 and 134,625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,950.40, 257,925.60 and 134,625.60 is: 201,938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,950.40 : 257,925.60 = 134,625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,950.40/257,925.60 = 134,625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,950.40x = 257,925.60 × 134,625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,950.40x = 34,723,388,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,723,388,655.36/171,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,938.40

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