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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,023.12, 259,593 and 171,856.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,023.12, 259,593 and 171,856.72 is: 257,843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,023.12 : 259,593 = 171,856.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,023.12/259,593 = 171,856.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,023.12x = 259,593 × 171,856.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,023.12x = 44,612,801,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,612,801,514.96/173,023.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,843.01

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