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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,593.20, 309,889.80 and 171,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,593.20, 309,889.80 and 171,601.20 is: 257,401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,593.20 : 309,889.80 = 171,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,593.20/309,889.80 = 171,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,593.20x = 309,889.80 × 171,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,593.20x = 53,177,461,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,177,461,547.76/206,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,401.80

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