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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,166.20, 307,049.10 and 171,923.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,166.20, 307,049.10 and 171,923.80 is: 257,298.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,166.20 : 307,049.10 = 171,923.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,166.20/307,049.10 = 171,923.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,166.20x = 307,049.10 × 171,923.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,166.20x = 52,789,048,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,789,048,058.58/205,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,298.95

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