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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,941.68, 271,095.36 and 171,747.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,941.68, 271,095.36 and 171,747.44 is: 236,414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,941.68 : 271,095.36 = 171,747.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,941.68/271,095.36 = 171,747.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,941.68x = 271,095.36 × 171,747.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,941.68x = 46,559,934,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,559,934,075.88/196,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,414.83

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