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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,289.35, 259,970.49 and 98,444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,289.35, 259,970.49 and 98,444.14 is: 147,686.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,289.35 : 259,970.49 = 98,444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,289.35/259,970.49 = 98,444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,289.35x = 259,970.49 × 98,444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,289.35x = 25,592,570,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,592,570,663.50/173,289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,686.92

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