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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,173.20, 307,059.60 and 171,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,173.20, 307,059.60 and 171,930.80 is: 257,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,173.20 : 307,059.60 = 171,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,173.20/307,059.60 = 171,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,173.20x = 307,059.60 × 171,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,173.20x = 52,793,002,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,793,002,675.68/205,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,309.45

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