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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,089.15, 310,178.41 and 171,143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,089.15, 310,178.41 and 171,143.08 is: 256,338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,089.15 : 310,178.41 = 171,143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,089.15/310,178.41 = 171,143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,089.15x = 310,178.41 × 171,143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,089.15x = 53,084,887,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,084,887,233.60/207,089.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,338.33

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