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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,163.02, 259,476.62 and 116,782.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,163.02, 259,476.62 and 116,782.16 is: 174,992.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,163.02 : 259,476.62 = 116,782.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,163.02/259,476.62 = 116,782.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,163.02x = 259,476.62 × 116,782.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,163.02x = 30,302,238,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,302,238,271.81/173,163.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,992.55

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