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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,958.17, 286,721.85 and 173,552.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,958.17, 286,721.85 and 173,552.19 is: 239,284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,958.17 : 286,721.85 = 173,552.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,958.17/286,721.85 = 173,552.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,958.17x = 286,721.85 × 173,552.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,958.17x = 49,761,204,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,761,204,988.35/207,958.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,284.68

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