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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,825.93, 260,264.70 and 131,577.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,825.93, 260,264.70 and 131,577.95 is: 197,007.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,825.93 : 260,264.70 = 131,577.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,825.93/260,264.70 = 131,577.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,825.93x = 260,264.70 × 131,577.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,825.93x = 34,245,094,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,245,094,382.04/173,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,007.98

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