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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,036.20, 312,054.30 and 173,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,036.20, 312,054.30 and 173,044.20 is: 259,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,036.20 : 312,054.30 = 173,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,036.20/312,054.30 = 173,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,036.20x = 312,054.30 × 173,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,036.20x = 53,999,186,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,999,186,700.06/208,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,566.30

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