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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,357.20, 260,035.80 and 147,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,357.20, 260,035.80 and 147,113.20 is: 220,669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,357.20 : 260,035.80 = 147,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,357.20/260,035.80 = 147,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,357.20x = 260,035.80 × 147,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,357.20x = 38,254,698,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254,698,652.56/173,357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,669.80

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