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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,906.70, 467,860.05 and 171,938.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,906.70, 467,860.05 and 171,938.70 is: 257,908.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,906.70 : 467,860.05 = 171,938.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,906.70/467,860.05 = 171,938.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,906.70x = 467,860.05 × 171,938.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,906.70x = 80,443,248,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,443,248,778.94/311,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,908.05

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