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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,256.41, 259,975.70 and 122,979.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,256.41, 259,975.70 and 122,979.89 is: 184,534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,256.41 : 259,975.70 = 122,979.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,256.41/259,975.70 = 122,979.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,256.41x = 259,975.70 × 122,979.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,256.41x = 31,971,783,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,971,783,484.89/173,256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,534.49

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