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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,078.20, 312,117.30 and 173,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,078.20, 312,117.30 and 173,086.20 is: 259,629.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,078.20 : 312,117.30 = 173,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,078.20/312,117.30 = 173,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,078.20x = 312,117.30 × 173,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,078.20x = 54,023,197,411.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,023,197,411.26/208,078.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,629.30

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