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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,993.22, 296,280.35 and 171,430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,993.22, 296,280.35 and 171,430.84 is: 256,531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,993.22 : 296,280.35 = 171,430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,993.22/296,280.35 = 171,430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,993.22x = 296,280.35 × 171,430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,993.22x = 50,791,589,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,791,589,275.99/197,993.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,531.96

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