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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,202, 259,052.46 and 101,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,202, 259,052.46 and 101,954.88 is: 152,490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,202 : 259,052.46 = 101,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,202/259,052.46 = 101,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,202x = 259,052.46 × 101,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,202x = 26,411,662,473.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,411,662,473.00/173,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,490.52

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