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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,598.28, 260,129.44 and 117,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,598.28, 260,129.44 and 117,217.44 is: 175,645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,598.28 : 260,129.44 = 117,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,598.28/260,129.44 = 117,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,598.28x = 260,129.44 × 117,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,598.28x = 30,491,707,025.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,491,707,025.43/173,598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,645.21

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