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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,594.20, 309,891.30 and 173,133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,594.20, 309,891.30 and 173,133.10 is: 259,699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,594.20 : 309,891.30 = 173,133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,594.20/309,891.30 = 173,133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,594.20x = 309,891.30 × 173,133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,594.20x = 53,652,441,432.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,652,441,432.03/206,594.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,699.65

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