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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,158.60, 259,683.90 and 68,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,158.60, 259,683.90 and 68,009.80 is: 101,993.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,158.60 : 259,683.90 = 68,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,158.60/259,683.90 = 68,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,158.60x = 259,683.90 × 68,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,158.60x = 17,661,050,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,661,050,102.22/173,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,993.49

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