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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,999.70, 311,999.55 and 173,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,999.70, 311,999.55 and 173,007.70 is: 259,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,999.70 : 311,999.55 = 173,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,999.70/311,999.55 = 173,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,999.70x = 311,999.55 × 173,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,999.70x = 53,978,324,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,978,324,546.54/207,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,511.55

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