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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,965.20, 310,447.80 and 171,973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,965.20, 310,447.80 and 171,973.20 is: 257,959.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,965.20 : 310,447.80 = 171,973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,965.20/310,447.80 = 171,973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,965.20x = 310,447.80 × 171,973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,965.20x = 53,388,701,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,388,701,598.96/206,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,959.80

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