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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,152.60, 307,728.90 and 173,659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,152.60, 307,728.90 and 173,659.80 is: 260,489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,152.60 : 307,728.90 = 173,659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,152.60/307,728.90 = 173,659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,152.60x = 307,728.90 × 173,659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,152.60x = 53,440,139,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,440,139,228.22/205,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,489.70

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