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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,131.60, 307,697.40 and 173,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,131.60, 307,697.40 and 173,638.80 is: 260,458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,131.60 : 307,697.40 = 173,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,131.60/307,697.40 = 173,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,131.60x = 307,697.40 × 173,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,131.60x = 53,428,207,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,428,207,299.12/205,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,458.20

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