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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,158.83, 259,764.22 and 60,819.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,158.83, 259,764.22 and 60,819.25 is: 91,238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,158.83 : 259,764.22 = 60,819.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,158.83/259,764.22 = 60,819.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,158.83x = 259,764.22 × 60,819.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,158.83x = 15,798,665,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,798,665,037.24/173,158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,238.00

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