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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,997.81, 286,776.68 and 173,592.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,997.81, 286,776.68 and 173,592.18 is: 239,339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,997.81 : 286,776.68 = 173,592.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,997.81/286,776.68 = 173,592.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,997.81x = 286,776.68 × 173,592.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,997.81x = 49,782,188,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,782,188,186.40/207,997.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,339.97

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