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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,335.10, 260,002.66 and 113,413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,335.10, 260,002.66 and 113,413.92 is: 170,120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,335.10 : 260,002.66 = 113,413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,335.10/260,002.66 = 113,413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,335.10x = 260,002.66 × 113,413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,335.10x = 29,487,920,881.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,487,920,881.03/173,335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,120.89

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