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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,034.30, 306,051.45 and 171,375.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,034.30, 306,051.45 and 171,375.10 is: 257,062.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,034.30 : 306,051.45 = 171,375.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,034.30/306,051.45 = 171,375.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,034.30x = 306,051.45 × 171,375.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,034.30x = 52,449,597,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,449,597,848.90/204,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,062.65

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