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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,312.70, 259,969.05 and 170,688.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,312.70, 259,969.05 and 170,688.30 is: 256,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,312.70 : 259,969.05 = 170,688.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,312.70/259,969.05 = 170,688.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,312.70x = 259,969.05 × 170,688.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,312.70x = 44,373,675,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,373,675,197.12/173,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,032.45

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