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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,965.80, 319,059.90 and 173,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,965.80, 319,059.90 and 173,308.20 is: 259,645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,965.80 : 319,059.90 = 173,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,965.80/319,059.90 = 173,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,965.80x = 319,059.90 × 173,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,965.80x = 55,295,696,961.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,295,696,961.18/212,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,645.90

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