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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,265.67, 259,870.02 and 60,919.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,265.67, 259,870.02 and 60,919.48 is: 91,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,265.67 : 259,870.02 = 60,919.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,265.67/259,870.02 = 60,919.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,265.67x = 259,870.02 × 60,919.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,265.67x = 15,831,146,485.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,831,146,485.99/173,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,369.20

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