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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,278.80, 259,524.54 and 135,604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,278.80, 259,524.54 and 135,604.08 is: 203,098.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,278.80 : 259,524.54 = 135,604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,278.80/259,524.54 = 135,604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,278.80x = 259,524.54 × 135,604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,278.80x = 35,192,586,484.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,192,586,484.12/173,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,098.05

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