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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,367.60, 260,051.40 and 153,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,367.60, 260,051.40 and 153,668.40 is: 230,502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,367.60 : 260,051.40 = 153,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,367.60/260,051.40 = 153,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,367.60x = 260,051.40 × 153,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,367.60x = 39,961,682,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,961,682,555.76/173,367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,502.60

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