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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,043.70, 259,371.15 and 88,771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,043.70, 259,371.15 and 88,771.30 is: 133,057.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,043.70 : 259,371.15 = 88,771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,043.70/259,371.15 = 88,771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,043.70x = 259,371.15 × 88,771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,043.70x = 23,024,714,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,024,714,168.00/173,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,057.22

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