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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,314.20, 259,452.90 and 163,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,314.20, 259,452.90 and 163,061.40 is: 244,104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,314.20 : 259,452.90 = 163,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,314.20/259,452.90 = 163,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,314.20x = 259,452.90 × 163,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,314.20x = 42,306,753,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,306,753,108.06/173,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,104.37

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