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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,057.20, 312,085.80 and 173,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,057.20, 312,085.80 and 173,036.40 is: 259,554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,057.20 : 312,085.80 = 173,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,057.20/312,085.80 = 173,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,057.20x = 312,085.80 × 173,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,057.20x = 54,002,203,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,002,203,323.12/208,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,554.60

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