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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,477.28, 260,038.68 and 98,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,477.28, 260,038.68 and 98,439 is: 147,557.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,477.28 : 260,038.68 = 98,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,477.28/260,038.68 = 98,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,477.28x = 260,038.68 × 98,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,477.28x = 25,597,947,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,597,947,620.52/173,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,557.93

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