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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,613.53, 315,832.67 and 172,993.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,613.53, 315,832.67 and 172,993.83 is: 260,656.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,613.53 : 315,832.67 = 172,993.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,613.53/315,832.67 = 172,993.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,613.53x = 315,832.67 × 172,993.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,613.53x = 54,637,102,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,637,102,357.46/209,613.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,656.38

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