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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,202.10, 571,803.15 and 171,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,202.10, 571,803.15 and 171,250.10 is: 256,875.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,202.10 : 571,803.15 = 171,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,202.10/571,803.15 = 171,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,202.10x = 571,803.15 × 171,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,202.10x = 97,921,346,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,921,346,617.82/381,202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,875.15

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