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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,246.28, 259,878.66 and 54,926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,246.28, 259,878.66 and 54,926.88 is: 82,393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,246.28 : 259,878.66 = 54,926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,246.28/259,878.66 = 54,926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,246.28x = 259,878.66 × 54,926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,246.28x = 14,274,323,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,274,323,972.38/173,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,393.25

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