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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,961.20, 310,441.80 and 171,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,961.20, 310,441.80 and 171,969.20 is: 257,953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,961.20 : 310,441.80 = 171,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,961.20/310,441.80 = 171,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,961.20x = 310,441.80 × 171,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,961.20x = 53,386,427,992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,386,427,992.56/206,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,953.80

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