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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,130.20, 307,695.30 and 171,952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,130.20, 307,695.30 and 171,952.60 is: 257,928.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,130.20 : 307,695.30 = 171,952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,130.20/307,695.30 = 171,952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,130.20x = 307,695.30 × 171,952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,130.20x = 52,909,006,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,909,006,842.78/205,130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,928.90

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