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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,882.08, 295,070.40 and 171,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,882.08, 295,070.40 and 171,477.60 is: 256,996.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,882.08 : 295,070.40 = 171,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,882.08/295,070.40 = 171,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,882.08x = 295,070.40 × 171,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,882.08x = 50,597,964,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,597,964,023.04/196,882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,996.29

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