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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,311.30, 312,029.55 and 173,319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,311.30, 312,029.55 and 173,319.30 is: 259,615.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,311.30 : 312,029.55 = 173,319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,311.30/312,029.55 = 173,319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,311.30x = 312,029.55 × 173,319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,311.30x = 54,080,743,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,080,743,185.32/208,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,615.02

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