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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,313.70, 259,970.55 and 84,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,313.70, 259,970.55 and 84,740.20 is: 127,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,313.70 : 259,970.55 = 84,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,313.70/259,970.55 = 84,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,313.70x = 259,970.55 × 84,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,313.70x = 22,029,956,401.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,029,956,401.11/173,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,110.30

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