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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,929.98, 314,433.39 and 173,493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,929.98, 314,433.39 and 173,493.50 is: 259,858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,929.98 : 314,433.39 = 173,493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,929.98/314,433.39 = 173,493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,929.98x = 314,433.39 × 173,493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,929.98x = 54,552,147,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,552,147,775.80/209,929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,858.78

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