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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,005.30, 306,007.96 and 173,824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,005.30, 306,007.96 and 173,824.70 is: 260,737.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,005.30 : 306,007.96 = 173,824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,005.30/306,007.96 = 173,824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,005.30x = 306,007.96 × 173,824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,005.30x = 53,191,741,844.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,191,741,844.61/204,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,737.06

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