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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,257.91, 259,977.95 and 122,981.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,257.91, 259,977.95 and 122,981.39 is: 184,536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,257.91 : 259,977.95 = 122,981.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,257.91/259,977.95 = 122,981.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,257.91x = 259,977.95 × 122,981.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,257.91x = 31,972,449,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,972,449,660.35/173,257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,536.74

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