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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,201, 259,809.06 and 54,881.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,201, 259,809.06 and 54,881.06 is: 82,323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,201 : 259,809.06 = 54,881.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,201/259,809.06 = 54,881.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,201x = 259,809.06 × 54,881.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,201x = 14,258,596,610.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,258,596,610.40/173,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,323.99

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