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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,007.95, 259,419.42 and 88,733.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,007.95, 259,419.42 and 88,733.72 is: 133,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,007.95 : 259,419.42 = 88,733.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,007.95/259,419.42 = 88,733.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,007.95x = 259,419.42 × 88,733.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,007.95x = 23,019,250,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,019,250,825.39/173,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,053.14

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