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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,625, 260,437.23 and 114,029.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,625, 260,437.23 and 114,029.70 is: 171,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,625 : 260,437.23 = 114,029.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,625/260,437.23 = 114,029.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,625x = 260,437.23 × 114,029.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,625x = 29,697,579,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,697,579,205.73/173,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,044.37

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