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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,165.10, 259,747.65 and 144,005.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,165.10, 259,747.65 and 144,005.10 is: 216,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,165.10 : 259,747.65 = 144,005.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,165.10/259,747.65 = 144,005.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,165.10x = 259,747.65 × 144,005.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,165.10x = 37,404,986,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,404,986,313.02/173,165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,007.65

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