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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,556.07, 305,049.66 and 173,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,556.07, 305,049.66 and 173,413.27 is: 259,877.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,556.07 : 305,049.66 = 173,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,556.07/305,049.66 = 173,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,556.07x = 305,049.66 × 173,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,556.07x = 52,899,659,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,899,659,052.99/203,556.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,877.58

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