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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,423.70, 320,135.55 and 171,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,423.70, 320,135.55 and 171,951.70 is: 257,927.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,423.70 : 320,135.55 = 171,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,423.70/320,135.55 = 171,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,423.70x = 320,135.55 × 171,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,423.70x = 55,047,852,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,047,852,052.94/213,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,927.55

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