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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,172.20, 307,058.10 and 171,929.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,172.20, 307,058.10 and 171,929.80 is: 257,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,172.20 : 307,058.10 = 171,929.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,172.20/307,058.10 = 171,929.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,172.20x = 307,058.10 × 171,929.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,172.20x = 52,792,437,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,792,437,721.38/205,172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,307.95

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