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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,727.12, 260,251.32 and 119,682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,727.12, 260,251.32 and 119,682.27 is: 179,289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,727.12 : 260,251.32 = 119,682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,727.12/260,251.32 = 119,682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,727.12x = 260,251.32 × 119,682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,727.12x = 31,147,468,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,147,468,748.10/173,727.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,289.62

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