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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,550.54, 259,905.56 and 120,092.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,550.54, 259,905.56 and 120,092.66 is: 179,848.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,550.54 : 259,905.56 = 120,092.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,550.54/259,905.56 = 120,092.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,550.54x = 259,905.56 × 120,092.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,550.54x = 31,212,748,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,212,748,149.20/173,550.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,848.18

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