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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,966.20, 311,949.30 and 172,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,966.20, 311,949.30 and 172,974.20 is: 259,461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,966.20 : 311,949.30 = 172,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,966.20/311,949.30 = 172,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,966.20x = 311,949.30 × 172,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,966.20x = 53,959,180,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,959,180,608.06/207,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,461.30

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