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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,043.58, 271,347.41 and 171,190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,043.58, 271,347.41 and 171,190.17 is: 235,744.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,043.58 : 271,347.41 = 171,190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,043.58/271,347.41 = 171,190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,043.58x = 271,347.41 × 171,190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,043.58x = 46,452,009,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,452,009,246.96/197,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,744.85

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