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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,512.70, 306,769.05 and 173,408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,512.70, 306,769.05 and 173,408.70 is: 260,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,512.70 : 306,769.05 = 173,408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,512.70/306,769.05 = 173,408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,512.70x = 306,769.05 × 173,408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,512.70x = 53,196,422,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,196,422,160.74/204,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,113.05

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