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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,430.40, 293,145.60 and 171,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,430.40, 293,145.60 and 171,324.80 is: 256,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,430.40 : 293,145.60 = 171,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,430.40/293,145.60 = 171,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,430.40x = 293,145.60 × 171,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,430.40x = 50,223,111,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,223,111,290.88/195,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,987.20

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