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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,971.70, 311,957.55 and 172,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,971.70, 311,957.55 and 172,979.70 is: 259,469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,971.70 : 311,957.55 = 172,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,971.70/311,957.55 = 172,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,971.70x = 311,957.55 × 172,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,971.70x = 53,962,323,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,962,323,411.74/207,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,469.55

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