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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,595.19, 315,804.98 and 172,975.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,595.19, 315,804.98 and 172,975.49 is: 260,628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,595.19 : 315,804.98 = 172,975.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,595.19/315,804.98 = 172,975.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,595.19x = 315,804.98 × 172,975.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,595.19x = 54,626,521,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,626,521,159.94/209,595.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,628.70

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