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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,474.60, 305,211.90 and 173,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,474.60, 305,211.90 and 173,407.40 is: 260,111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,474.60 : 305,211.90 = 173,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,474.60/305,211.90 = 173,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,474.60x = 305,211.90 × 173,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,474.60x = 52,926,002,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,926,002,028.06/203,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,111.10

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