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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,104.18, 310,200.89 and 171,158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,104.18, 310,200.89 and 171,158.13 is: 256,360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,104.18 : 310,200.89 = 171,158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,104.18/310,200.89 = 171,158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,104.18x = 310,200.89 × 171,158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,104.18x = 53,093,403,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,093,403,400.95/207,104.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,360.86

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