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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,694.80, 308,542.20 and 171,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,694.80, 308,542.20 and 171,869.20 is: 257,803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,694.80 : 308,542.20 = 171,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,694.80/308,542.20 = 171,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,694.80x = 308,542.20 × 171,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,694.80x = 53,028,901,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,028,901,080.24/205,694.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,803.80

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