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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,147.60, 307,721.40 and 173,654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,147.60, 307,721.40 and 173,654.80 is: 260,482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,147.60 : 307,721.40 = 173,654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,147.60/307,721.40 = 173,654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,147.60x = 307,721.40 × 173,654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,147.60x = 53,437,298,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,437,298,172.72/205,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,482.20

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