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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,512.20, 306,768.30 and 173,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,512.20, 306,768.30 and 173,408.20 is: 260,112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,512.20 : 306,768.30 = 173,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,512.20/306,768.30 = 173,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,512.20x = 306,768.30 × 173,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,512.20x = 53,196,138,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,196,138,720.06/204,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,112.30

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