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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,131.60, 310,697.40 and 171,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,131.60, 310,697.40 and 171,702.20 is: 257,553.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,131.60 : 310,697.40 = 171,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,131.60/310,697.40 = 171,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,131.60x = 310,697.40 × 171,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,131.60x = 53,347,427,114.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,347,427,114.28/207,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,553.30

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