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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,960.80, 257,941.20 and 129,970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,960.80, 257,941.20 and 129,970.40 is: 194,955.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,960.80 : 257,941.20 = 129,970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,960.80/257,941.20 = 129,970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,960.80x = 257,941.20 × 129,970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,960.80x = 33,524,720,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,524,720,940.48/171,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,955.60

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