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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,402.20, 306,603.30 and 173,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,402.20, 306,603.30 and 173,298.20 is: 259,947.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,402.20 : 306,603.30 = 173,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,402.20/306,603.30 = 173,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,402.20x = 306,603.30 × 173,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,402.20x = 53,133,800,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,133,800,004.06/204,402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,947.30

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