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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,152.67, 259,811.27 and 119,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,152.67, 259,811.27 and 119,926.56 is: 179,946.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,152.67 : 259,811.27 = 119,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,152.67/259,811.27 = 119,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,152.67x = 259,811.27 × 119,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,152.67x = 31,158,271,260.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,158,271,260.70/173,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,946.82

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