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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,352.29, 283,202.06 and 171,010.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,352.29, 283,202.06 and 171,010.74 is: 235,841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,352.29 : 283,202.06 = 171,010.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,352.29/283,202.06 = 171,010.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,352.29x = 283,202.06 × 171,010.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,352.29x = 48,430,591,667.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,430,591,667.56/205,352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,841.50

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