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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,230.59, 258,244.59 and 170,500.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,230.59, 258,244.59 and 170,500.73 is: 254,175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,230.59 : 258,244.59 = 170,500.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,230.59/258,244.59 = 170,500.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,230.59x = 258,244.59 × 170,500.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,230.59x = 44,030,889,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,030,889,822.33/173,230.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,175.03

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