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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,381, 260,124.66 and 155,498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,381, 260,124.66 and 155,498.66 is: 233,295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,381 : 260,124.66 = 155,498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,381/260,124.66 = 155,498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,381x = 260,124.66 × 155,498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,381x = 40,449,036,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,449,036,062.96/173,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,295.67

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