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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,623, 260,434.23 and 114,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,623, 260,434.23 and 114,027.70 is: 171,041.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,623 : 260,434.23 = 114,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,623/260,434.23 = 114,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,623x = 260,434.23 × 114,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,623x = 29,696,716,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,696,716,248.17/173,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,041.37

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