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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,258.91, 259,979.45 and 122,982.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,258.91, 259,979.45 and 122,982.39 is: 184,538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,258.91 : 259,979.45 = 122,982.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,258.91/259,979.45 = 122,982.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,258.91x = 259,979.45 × 122,982.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,258.91x = 31,972,894,111.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,972,894,111.89/173,258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,538.24

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