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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,163.80, 259,745.70 and 153,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,163.80, 259,745.70 and 153,918.20 is: 230,877.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,163.80 : 259,745.70 = 153,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,163.80/259,745.70 = 153,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,163.80x = 259,745.70 × 153,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,163.80x = 39,979,590,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,979,590,601.74/173,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,877.30

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