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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,233.71, 258,249.25 and 170,503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,233.71, 258,249.25 and 170,503.84 is: 254,179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,233.71 : 258,249.25 = 170,503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,233.71/258,249.25 = 170,503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,233.71x = 258,249.25 × 170,503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,233.71x = 44,032,488,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,032,488,802.12/173,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,179.68

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