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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,740.32, 315,777.57 and 171,103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,740.32, 315,777.57 and 171,103.78 is: 256,385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,740.32 : 315,777.57 = 171,103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,740.32/315,777.57 = 171,103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,740.32x = 315,777.57 × 171,103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,740.32x = 54,030,735,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,030,735,866.21/210,740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,385.37

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