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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,904.05, 311,418.68 and 172,912.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,904.05, 311,418.68 and 172,912.05 is: 259,004.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,904.05 : 311,418.68 = 172,912.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,904.05/311,418.68 = 172,912.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,904.05x = 311,418.68 × 172,912.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,904.05x = 53,848,041,502.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,848,041,502.53/207,904.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,004.29

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