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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,867.59, 296,091.91 and 171,304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,867.59, 296,091.91 and 171,304.94 is: 256,343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,867.59 : 296,091.91 = 171,304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,867.59/296,091.91 = 171,304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,867.59x = 296,091.91 × 171,304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,867.59x = 50,722,006,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,722,006,721.05/197,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,343.18

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