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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,609.22, 259,993.44 and 120,151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,609.22, 259,993.44 and 120,151.53 is: 179,936.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,609.22 : 259,993.44 = 120,151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,609.22/259,993.44 = 120,151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,609.22x = 259,993.44 × 120,151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,609.22x = 31,238,609,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,238,609,605.96/173,609.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,936.35

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