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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,404.60, 308,106.90 and 173,911.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,404.60, 308,106.90 and 173,911.80 is: 260,867.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,404.60 : 308,106.90 = 173,911.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,404.60/308,106.90 = 173,911.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,404.60x = 308,106.90 × 173,911.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,404.60x = 53,583,425,571.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,583,425,571.42/205,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,867.70

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