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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,092.68, 259,670.62 and 79,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,092.68, 259,670.62 and 79,596 is: 119,408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,092.68 : 259,670.62 = 79,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,092.68/259,670.62 = 79,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,092.68x = 259,670.62 × 79,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,092.68x = 20,668,742,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,668,742,669.52/173,092.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,408.53

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