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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,004, 259,506.24 and 41,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,004, 259,506.24 and 41,676 is: 62,514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,004 : 259,506.24 = 41,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,004/259,506.24 = 41,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,004x = 259,506.24 × 41,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,004x = 10,815,182,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,815,182,058.24/173,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,514.06

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