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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,367, 260,147.70 and 172,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,367, 260,147.70 and 172,045.08 is: 258,164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,367 : 260,147.70 = 172,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,367/260,147.70 = 172,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,367x = 260,147.70 × 172,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,367x = 44,757,131,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,757,131,858.32/173,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,164.08

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