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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,886.16, 271,131.10 and 171,032.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,886.16, 271,131.10 and 171,032.85 is: 235,528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,886.16 : 271,131.10 = 171,032.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,886.16/271,131.10 = 171,032.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,886.16x = 271,131.10 × 171,032.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,886.16x = 46,372,324,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,372,324,329.05/196,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,528.61

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