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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,233.09, 258,248.32 and 170,503.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,233.09, 258,248.32 and 170,503.22 is: 254,178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,233.09 : 258,248.32 = 170,503.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,233.09/258,248.32 = 170,503.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,233.09x = 258,248.32 × 170,503.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,233.09x = 44,032,168,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,032,168,828.35/173,233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,178.75

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