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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,731.80, 318,708.90 and 173,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,731.80, 318,708.90 and 173,074.20 is: 259,294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,731.80 : 318,708.90 = 173,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,731.80/318,708.90 = 173,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,731.80x = 318,708.90 × 173,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,731.80x = 55,160,287,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,160,287,900.38/212,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,294.98

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