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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,346.18, 259,806.60 and 98,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,346.18, 259,806.60 and 98,529 is: 147,672.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,346.18 : 259,806.60 = 98,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,346.18/259,806.60 = 98,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,346.18x = 259,806.60 × 98,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,346.18x = 25,598,484,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,598,484,491.40/173,346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,672.62

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