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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,580.15, 239,411.97 and 122,539.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,580.15, 239,411.97 and 122,539.67 is: 169,013.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,580.15 : 239,411.97 = 122,539.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,580.15/239,411.97 = 122,539.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,580.15x = 239,411.97 × 122,539.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,580.15x = 29,337,463,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,337,463,797.85/173,580.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,013.93

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