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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,164.97, 259,773.44 and 60,825.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,164.97, 259,773.44 and 60,825.39 is: 91,247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,164.97 : 259,773.44 = 60,825.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,164.97/259,773.44 = 60,825.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,164.97x = 259,773.44 × 60,825.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,164.97x = 15,800,820,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,800,820,495.51/173,164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,247.21

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