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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,319.37, 259,806.83 and 120,618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,319.37, 259,806.83 and 120,618.14 is: 180,807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,319.37 : 259,806.83 = 120,618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,319.37/259,806.83 = 120,618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,319.37x = 259,806.83 × 120,618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,319.37x = 31,337,414,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,337,414,691.77/173,319.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,807.35

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