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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,968.20, 310,452.30 and 171,976.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,968.20, 310,452.30 and 171,976.20 is: 257,964.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,968.20 : 310,452.30 = 171,976.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,968.20/310,452.30 = 171,976.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,968.20x = 310,452.30 × 171,976.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,968.20x = 53,390,406,835.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,390,406,835.26/206,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,964.30

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