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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,821.80, 308,732.70 and 171,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,821.80, 308,732.70 and 171,996.20 is: 257,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,821.80 : 308,732.70 = 171,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,821.80/308,732.70 = 171,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,821.80x = 308,732.70 × 171,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,821.80x = 53,100,851,215.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,100,851,215.74/205,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,994.30

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