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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,128.80, 307,693.20 and 172,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,128.80, 307,693.20 and 172,469.60 is: 258,704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,128.80 : 307,693.20 = 172,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,128.80/307,693.20 = 172,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,128.80x = 307,693.20 × 172,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,128.80x = 53,067,723,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,067,723,126.72/205,128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,704.40

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