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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,130.80, 307,696.20 and 171,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,130.80, 307,696.20 and 171,305.20 is: 256,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,130.80 : 307,696.20 = 171,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,130.80/307,696.20 = 171,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,130.80x = 307,696.20 × 171,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,130.80x = 52,709,959,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,709,959,080.24/205,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,957.80

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