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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,178.74, 293,503.30 and 171,970.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,178.74, 293,503.30 and 171,970.88 is: 257,285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,178.74 : 293,503.30 = 171,970.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,178.74/293,503.30 = 171,970.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,178.74x = 293,503.30 × 171,970.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,178.74x = 50,474,020,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,474,020,537.42/196,178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,285.88

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