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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,662.76, 260,494.32 and 55,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,662.76, 260,494.32 and 55,334 is: 83,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,662.76 : 260,494.32 = 55,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,662.76/260,494.32 = 55,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,662.76x = 260,494.32 × 55,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,662.76x = 14,414,192,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414,192,702.88/173,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,001.06

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