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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,051.80, 306,077.70 and 173,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,051.80, 306,077.70 and 173,871.20 is: 260,806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,051.80 : 306,077.70 = 173,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,051.80/306,077.70 = 173,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,051.80x = 306,077.70 × 173,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,051.80x = 53,218,096,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,218,096,992.24/204,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,806.80

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