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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,086.66, 310,174.66 and 171,140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,086.66, 310,174.66 and 171,140.58 is: 256,334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,086.66 : 310,174.66 = 171,140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,086.66/310,174.66 = 171,140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,086.66x = 310,174.66 × 171,140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,086.66x = 53,083,468,807.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,083,468,807.13/207,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,334.57

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