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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,832.66, 260,398.38 and 145,673.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,832.66, 260,398.38 and 145,673.66 is: 218,216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,832.66 : 260,398.38 = 145,673.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,832.66/260,398.38 = 145,673.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,832.66x = 260,398.38 × 145,673.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,832.66x = 37,933,185,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,933,185,072.67/173,832.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,216.68

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