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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,789.62, 260,688.98 and 55,460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,789.62, 260,688.98 and 55,460.84 is: 83,192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,789.62 : 260,688.98 = 55,460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,789.62/260,688.98 = 55,460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,789.62x = 260,688.98 × 55,460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,789.62x = 14,458,030,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,458,030,599.92/173,789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,192.72

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