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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,546.48, 260,319.72 and 90,602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,546.48, 260,319.72 and 90,602.48 is: 135,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,546.48 : 260,319.72 = 90,602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,546.48/260,319.72 = 90,602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,546.48x = 260,319.72 × 90,602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,546.48x = 23,585,612,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,585,612,224.91/173,546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,903.72

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