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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,601.20, 309,901.80 and 171,609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,601.20, 309,901.80 and 171,609.20 is: 257,413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,601.20 : 309,901.80 = 171,609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,601.20/309,901.80 = 171,609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,601.20x = 309,901.80 × 171,609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,601.20x = 53,181,999,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,181,999,976.56/206,601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,413.80

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