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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,031.40, 287,463.90 and 171,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,031.40, 287,463.90 and 171,036.20 is: 256,034.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,031.40 : 287,463.90 = 171,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,031.40/287,463.90 = 171,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,031.40x = 287,463.90 × 171,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,031.40x = 49,166,733,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,166,733,093.18/192,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,034.86

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