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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,475.06, 260,035.34 and 98,436.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,475.06, 260,035.34 and 98,436.71 is: 147,554.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,475.06 : 260,035.34 = 98,436.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,475.06/260,035.34 = 98,436.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,475.06x = 260,035.34 × 98,436.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,475.06x = 25,597,021,560.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,597,021,560.97/173,475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,554.48

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