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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,886.41, 271,131.44 and 171,033.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,886.41, 271,131.44 and 171,033.10 is: 235,528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,886.41 : 271,131.44 = 171,033.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,886.41/271,131.44 = 171,033.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,886.41x = 271,131.44 × 171,033.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,886.41x = 46,372,451,118.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,372,451,118.25/196,886.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,528.96

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