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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,041.30, 306,061.95 and 173,860.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,041.30, 306,061.95 and 173,860.70 is: 260,791.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,041.30 : 306,061.95 = 173,860.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,041.30/306,061.95 = 173,860.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,041.30x = 306,061.95 × 173,860.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,041.30x = 53,212,144,870.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,212,144,870.37/204,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,791.05

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