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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,228.28, 259,924.66 and 120,002.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,228.28, 259,924.66 and 120,002.16 is: 180,060.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,228.28 : 259,924.66 = 120,002.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,228.28/259,924.66 = 120,002.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,228.28x = 259,924.66 × 120,002.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,228.28x = 31,191,521,311.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,191,521,311.98/173,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,060.22

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