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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,705.70, 310,058.55 and 171,713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,705.70, 310,058.55 and 171,713.70 is: 257,570.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,705.70 : 310,058.55 = 171,713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,705.70/310,058.55 = 171,713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,705.70x = 310,058.55 × 171,713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,705.70x = 53,241,300,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,241,300,837.14/206,705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,570.55

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