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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,041.58, 271,344.66 and 171,188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,041.58, 271,344.66 and 171,188.17 is: 235,742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,041.58 : 271,344.66 = 171,188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,041.58/271,344.66 = 171,188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,041.58x = 271,344.66 × 171,188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,041.58x = 46,450,994,464.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,450,994,464.35/197,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,742.09

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