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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,640.82, 259,750.70 and 131,205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,640.82, 259,750.70 and 131,205.46 is: 196,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,640.82 : 259,750.70 = 131,205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,640.82/259,750.70 = 131,205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,640.82x = 259,750.70 × 131,205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,640.82x = 34,080,710,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,080,710,078.82/173,640.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,271.30

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