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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,245, 259,867.50 and 41,917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,245, 259,867.50 and 41,917 is: 62,875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,245 : 259,867.50 = 41,917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,245/259,867.50 = 41,917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,245x = 259,867.50 × 41,917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,245x = 10,892,865,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,892,865,997.50/173,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,875.50

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