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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,090.10, 311,674.35 and 171,226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,090.10, 311,674.35 and 171,226.10 is: 256,459.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,090.10 : 311,674.35 = 171,226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,090.10/311,674.35 = 171,226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,090.10x = 311,674.35 × 171,226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,090.10x = 53,366,783,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,366,783,420.54/208,090.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,459.98

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