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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,295.68, 259,890.60 and 73,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,295.68, 259,890.60 and 73,454 is: 110,158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,295.68 : 259,890.60 = 73,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,295.68/259,890.60 = 73,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,295.68x = 259,890.60 × 73,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,295.68x = 19,090,004,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,090,004,132.40/173,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,158.57

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