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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,363.98, 311,655.88 and 173,960.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,363.98, 311,655.88 and 173,960.65 is: 260,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,363.98 : 311,655.88 = 173,960.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,363.98/311,655.88 = 173,960.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,363.98x = 311,655.88 × 173,960.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,363.98x = 54,215,859,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,215,859,461.12/208,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,197.85

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