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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,971.64, 286,740.48 and 173,565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,971.64, 286,740.48 and 173,565.72 is: 239,303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,971.64 : 286,740.48 = 173,565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,971.64/286,740.48 = 173,565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,971.64x = 286,740.48 × 173,565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,971.64x = 49,768,317,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,768,317,864.35/207,971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,303.39

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