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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,245.40, 259,673.70 and 98,401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,245.40, 259,673.70 and 98,401.40 is: 147,491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,245.40 : 259,673.70 = 98,401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,245.40/259,673.70 = 98,401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,245.40x = 259,673.70 × 98,401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,245.40x = 25,552,255,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,552,255,623.18/173,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,491.68

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