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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,252.22, 259,411.11 and 113,131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,252.22, 259,411.11 and 113,131.79 is: 169,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,252.22 : 259,411.11 = 113,131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,252.22/259,411.11 = 113,131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,252.22x = 259,411.11 × 113,131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,252.22x = 29,347,641,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,347,641,923.13/173,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,392.59

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