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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,427.89, 260,158.23 and 68,222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,427.89, 260,158.23 and 68,222.25 is: 102,339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,427.89 : 260,158.23 = 68,222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,427.89/260,158.23 = 68,222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,427.89x = 260,158.23 × 68,222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,427.89x = 17,748,579,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748,579,806.62/173,427.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,339.83

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