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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,183.20, 307,074.60 and 171,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,183.20, 307,074.60 and 171,940.80 is: 257,324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,183.20 : 307,074.60 = 171,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,183.20/307,074.60 = 171,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,183.20x = 307,074.60 × 171,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,183.20x = 52,798,652,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,798,652,383.68/205,183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,324.44

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