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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,085.70, 312,128.55 and 173,093.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,085.70, 312,128.55 and 173,093.70 is: 259,640.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,085.70 : 312,128.55 = 173,093.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,085.70/312,128.55 = 173,093.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,085.70x = 312,128.55 × 173,093.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,085.70x = 54,027,485,595.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,027,485,595.14/208,085.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,640.55

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