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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,262.06, 239,335.67 and 130,564.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,262.06, 239,335.67 and 130,564.31 is: 180,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,262.06 : 239,335.67 = 130,564.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,262.06/239,335.67 = 130,564.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,262.06x = 239,335.67 × 130,564.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,262.06x = 31,248,695,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,248,695,415.26/173,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,355.10

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