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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,307, 259,960.50 and 62,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,307, 259,960.50 and 62,499 is: 93,748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,307 : 259,960.50 = 62,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,307/259,960.50 = 62,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,307x = 259,960.50 × 62,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,307x = 16,247,271,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,247,271,289.50/173,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,748.50

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