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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,046.20, 307,569.30 and 171,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,046.20, 307,569.30 and 171,868.60 is: 257,802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,046.20 : 307,569.30 = 171,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,046.20/307,569.30 = 171,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,046.20x = 307,569.30 × 171,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,046.20x = 52,861,504,993.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,861,504,993.98/205,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,802.90

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