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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,989.20, 311,983.80 and 172,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,989.20, 311,983.80 and 172,997.20 is: 259,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,989.20 : 311,983.80 = 172,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,989.20/311,983.80 = 172,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,989.20x = 311,983.80 × 172,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,989.20x = 53,972,323,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,972,323,845.36/207,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,495.80

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