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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,158.59, 259,763.85 and 60,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,158.59, 259,763.85 and 60,819 is: 91,237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,158.59 : 259,763.85 = 60,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,158.59/259,763.85 = 60,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,158.59x = 259,763.85 × 60,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,158.59x = 15,798,577,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,798,577,365.08/173,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,237.62

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