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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,040, 238,578.88 and 144,400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,040, 238,578.88 and 144,400.80 is: 199,092.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,040 : 238,578.88 = 144,400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,040/238,578.88 = 144,400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,040x = 238,578.88 × 144,400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,040x = 34,450,981,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450,981,135.10/173,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,092.59

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