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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,061, 259,590.31 and 93,136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,061, 259,590.31 and 93,136.56 is: 139,704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,061 : 259,590.31 = 93,136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,061/259,590.31 = 93,136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,061x = 259,590.31 × 93,136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,061x = 24,177,348,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,177,348,482.73/173,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,704.20

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