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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,310.90, 259,966.35 and 169,811.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,310.90, 259,966.35 and 169,811.70 is: 254,717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,310.90 : 259,966.35 = 169,811.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,310.90/259,966.35 = 169,811.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,310.90x = 259,966.35 × 169,811.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,310.90x = 44,145,327,836.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,145,327,836.30/173,310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,717.55

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