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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,044.58, 271,348.79 and 171,191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,044.58, 271,348.79 and 171,191.17 is: 235,746.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,044.58 : 271,348.79 = 171,191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,044.58/271,348.79 = 171,191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,044.58x = 271,348.79 × 171,191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,044.58x = 46,452,516,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,452,516,838.18/197,044.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,746.23

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