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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,101.80, 259,652.70 and 114,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,101.80, 259,652.70 and 114,004.20 is: 171,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,101.80 : 259,652.70 = 114,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,101.80/259,652.70 = 114,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,101.80x = 259,652.70 × 114,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,101.80x = 29,601,498,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,601,498,341.34/173,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,006.30

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