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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,255.76, 259,728.12 and 62,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,255.76, 259,728.12 and 62,370 is: 93,499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,255.76 : 259,728.12 = 62,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,255.76/259,728.12 = 62,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,255.76x = 259,728.12 × 62,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,255.76x = 16,199,242,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199,242,844.40/173,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,499.01

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