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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,635.80, 318,662.10 and 173,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,635.80, 318,662.10 and 173,269.80 is: 259,667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,635.80 : 318,662.10 = 173,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,635.80/318,662.10 = 173,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,635.80x = 318,662.10 × 173,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,635.80x = 55,214,518,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,214,518,334.58/212,635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,667.08

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