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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,047.80, 259,571.70 and 113,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,047.80, 259,571.70 and 113,950.20 is: 170,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,047.80 : 259,571.70 = 113,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,047.80/259,571.70 = 113,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,047.80x = 259,571.70 × 113,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,047.80x = 29,578,247,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,578,247,129.34/173,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,925.30

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