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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,853.20, 259,279.80 and 141,360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,853.20, 259,279.80 and 141,360.40 is: 212,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,853.20 : 259,279.80 = 141,360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,853.20/259,279.80 = 141,360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,853.20x = 259,279.80 × 141,360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,853.20x = 36,651,896,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,651,896,239.92/172,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,040.60

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