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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,511, 258,807.98 and 157,565.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,511, 258,807.98 and 157,565.34 is: 235,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,511 : 258,807.98 = 157,565.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,511/258,807.98 = 157,565.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,511x = 258,807.98 × 157,565.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,511x = 40,779,166,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,779,166,575.59/173,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,023.52

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