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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,149.20, 259,723.80 and 170,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,149.20, 259,723.80 and 170,233.20 is: 255,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,149.20 : 259,723.80 = 170,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,149.20/259,723.80 = 170,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,149.20x = 259,723.80 × 170,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,149.20x = 44,213,613,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,213,613,590.16/173,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,349.80

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