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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,028.20, 307,542.30 and 171,850.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,028.20, 307,542.30 and 171,850.60 is: 257,775.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,028.20 : 307,542.30 = 171,850.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,028.20/307,542.30 = 171,850.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,028.20x = 307,542.30 × 171,850.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,028.20x = 52,851,328,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,851,328,780.38/205,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,775.90

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