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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,498.60, 305,247.90 and 173,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,498.60, 305,247.90 and 173,431.40 is: 260,147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,498.60 : 305,247.90 = 173,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,498.60/305,247.90 = 173,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,498.60x = 305,247.90 × 173,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,498.60x = 52,939,570,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,939,570,644.06/203,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,147.10

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