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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,358.65, 260,037.98 and 147,179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,358.65, 260,037.98 and 147,179.45 is: 220,769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,358.65 : 260,037.98 = 147,179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,358.65/260,037.98 = 147,179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,358.65x = 260,037.98 × 147,179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,358.65x = 38,272,246,139.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,272,246,139.61/173,358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,769.18

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