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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,027.80, 306,041.70 and 173,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,027.80, 306,041.70 and 173,847.20 is: 260,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,027.80 : 306,041.70 = 173,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,027.80/306,041.70 = 173,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,027.80x = 306,041.70 × 173,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,027.80x = 53,204,492,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,204,492,628.24/204,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,770.80

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