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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,078.46, 259,619.76 and 60,761.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,078.46, 259,619.76 and 60,761.94 is: 91,143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,078.46 : 259,619.76 = 60,761.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,078.46/259,619.76 = 60,761.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,078.46x = 259,619.76 × 60,761.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,078.46x = 15,775,000,279.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,775,000,279.93/173,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,143.64

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