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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,021.80, 306,032.70 and 173,841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,021.80, 306,032.70 and 173,841.20 is: 260,761.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,021.80 : 306,032.70 = 173,841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,021.80/306,032.70 = 173,841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,021.80x = 306,032.70 × 173,841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,021.80x = 53,201,091,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,201,091,807.24/204,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,761.80

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