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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,997.60, 311,996.40 and 173,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,997.60, 311,996.40 and 173,437.60 is: 260,156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,997.60 : 311,996.40 = 173,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,997.60/311,996.40 = 173,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,997.60x = 311,996.40 × 173,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,997.60x = 54,111,906,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,111,906,824.64/207,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,156.40

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