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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,348.18, 259,809.60 and 98,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,348.18, 259,809.60 and 98,531 is: 147,675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,348.18 : 259,809.60 = 98,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,348.18/259,809.60 = 98,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,348.18x = 259,809.60 × 98,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,348.18x = 25,599,299,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599,299,697.60/173,348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,675.62

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