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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,749.84, 354,206.20 and 171,894.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,749.84, 354,206.20 and 171,894.24 is: 237,141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,749.84 : 354,206.20 = 171,894.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,749.84/354,206.20 = 171,894.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,749.84x = 354,206.20 × 171,894.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,749.84x = 60,886,005,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,886,005,552.29/256,749.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,141.36

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