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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,499.70, 306,749.55 and 173,395.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,499.70, 306,749.55 and 173,395.70 is: 260,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,499.70 : 306,749.55 = 173,395.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,499.70/306,749.55 = 173,395.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,499.70x = 306,749.55 × 173,395.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,499.70x = 53,189,052,946.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,189,052,946.94/204,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,093.55

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