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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,313.80, 312,033.30 and 173,321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,313.80, 312,033.30 and 173,321.80 is: 259,618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,313.80 : 312,033.30 = 173,321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,313.80/312,033.30 = 173,321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,313.80x = 312,033.30 × 173,321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,313.80x = 54,082,173,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,082,173,215.94/208,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,618.77

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