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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,263.80, 259,982.10 and 98,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,263.80, 259,982.10 and 98,441.40 is: 147,711.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,263.80 : 259,982.10 = 98,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,263.80/259,982.10 = 98,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,263.80x = 259,982.10 × 98,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,263.80x = 25,593,001,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,593,001,898.94/173,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,711.19

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