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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,626, 260,438.73 and 114,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,626, 260,438.73 and 114,030.70 is: 171,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,626 : 260,438.73 = 114,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,626/260,438.73 = 114,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,626x = 260,438.73 × 114,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,626x = 29,698,010,689.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,698,010,689.01/173,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,045.87

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