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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,650.69, 260,474.55 and 135,731.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,650.69, 260,474.55 and 135,731.85 is: 203,596.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,650.69 : 260,474.55 = 135,731.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,650.69/260,474.55 = 135,731.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,650.69x = 260,474.55 × 135,731.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,650.69x = 35,354,692,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,354,692,549.42/173,650.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,596.61

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