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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,033.20, 307,549.80 and 171,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,033.20, 307,549.80 and 171,855.60 is: 257,783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,033.20 : 307,549.80 = 171,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,033.20/307,549.80 = 171,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,033.20x = 307,549.80 × 171,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,033.20x = 52,854,155,408.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,854,155,408.88/205,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,783.40

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