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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,987.70, 310,481.55 and 171,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,987.70, 310,481.55 and 171,995.70 is: 257,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,987.70 : 310,481.55 = 171,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,987.70/310,481.55 = 171,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,987.70x = 310,481.55 × 171,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,987.70x = 53,401,491,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,401,491,529.34/206,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,993.55

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