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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,266.10, 259,996.35 and 73,409.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,266.10, 259,996.35 and 73,409.30 is: 110,155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,266.10 : 259,996.35 = 73,409.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,266.10/259,996.35 = 73,409.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,266.10x = 259,996.35 × 73,409.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,266.10x = 19,086,150,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,086,150,056.06/173,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,155.13

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