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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,040.74, 271,343.49 and 171,187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,040.74, 271,343.49 and 171,187.32 is: 235,740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,040.74 : 271,343.49 = 171,187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,040.74/271,343.49 = 171,187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,040.74x = 271,343.49 × 171,187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,040.74x = 46,450,566,191.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,450,566,191.06/197,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,740.93

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