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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,314.80, 312,034.80 and 173,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,314.80, 312,034.80 and 173,322.80 is: 259,620.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,314.80 : 312,034.80 = 173,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,314.80/312,034.80 = 173,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,314.80x = 312,034.80 × 173,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,314.80x = 54,082,745,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,082,745,233.44/208,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,620.27

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