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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,650.76, 260,051.34 and 156,821.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,650.76, 260,051.34 and 156,821.84 is: 234,849.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,650.76 : 260,051.34 = 156,821.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,650.76/260,051.34 = 156,821.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,650.76x = 260,051.34 × 156,821.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,650.76x = 40,781,729,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,781,729,633.27/173,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,849.13

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