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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,031.70, 309,047.55 and 171,039.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,031.70, 309,047.55 and 171,039.70 is: 256,559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,031.70 : 309,047.55 = 171,039.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,031.70/309,047.55 = 171,039.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,031.70x = 309,047.55 × 171,039.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,031.70x = 52,859,400,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,859,400,237.74/206,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,559.55

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