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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,008.80, 306,013.20 and 173,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,008.80, 306,013.20 and 173,828.20 is: 260,742.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,008.80 : 306,013.20 = 173,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,008.80/306,013.20 = 173,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,008.80x = 306,013.20 × 173,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,008.80x = 53,193,723,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,193,723,732.24/204,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,742.30

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