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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,423.35, 259,800.90 and 93,264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,423.35, 259,800.90 and 93,264.94 is: 139,717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,423.35 : 259,800.90 = 93,264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,423.35/259,800.90 = 93,264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,423.35x = 259,800.90 × 93,264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,423.35x = 24,230,315,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,230,315,350.45/173,423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,717.72

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