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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,129.80, 307,694.70 and 171,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,129.80, 307,694.70 and 171,304.20 is: 256,956.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,129.80 : 307,694.70 = 171,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,129.80/307,694.70 = 171,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,129.80x = 307,694.70 × 171,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,129.80x = 52,709,394,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,709,394,427.74/205,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,956.30

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