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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,804.99, 260,496.95 and 73,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,804.99, 260,496.95 and 73,755 is: 110,543.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,804.99 : 260,496.95 = 73,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,804.99/260,496.95 = 73,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,804.99x = 260,496.95 × 73,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,804.99x = 19,212,952,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,212,952,178.48/173,804.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,543.16

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