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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,676.30, 260,514.45 and 171,833.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,676.30, 260,514.45 and 171,833.10 is: 257,749.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,676.30 : 260,514.45 = 171,833.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,676.30/260,514.45 = 171,833.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,676.30x = 260,514.45 × 171,833.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,676.30x = 44,765,005,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,765,005,538.30/173,676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,749.65

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