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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,630.20, 309,945.30 and 171,638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,630.20, 309,945.30 and 171,638.20 is: 257,457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,630.20 : 309,945.30 = 171,638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,630.20/309,945.30 = 171,638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,630.20x = 309,945.30 × 171,638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,630.20x = 53,198,453,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,198,453,390.46/206,630.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,457.30

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