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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,209.68, 271,577.06 and 171,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,209.68, 271,577.06 and 171,356.60 is: 235,974.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,209.68 : 271,577.06 = 171,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,209.68/271,577.06 = 171,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,209.68x = 271,577.06 × 171,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,209.68x = 46,536,521,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,536,521,639.60/197,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,974.83

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