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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,314.68, 259,919.10 and 73,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,314.68, 259,919.10 and 73,473 is: 110,187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,314.68 : 259,919.10 = 73,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,314.68/259,919.10 = 73,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,314.68x = 259,919.10 × 73,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,314.68x = 19,097,036,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,097,036,034.30/173,314.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,187.07

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