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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,847.30, 260,770.95 and 138,855.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,847.30, 260,770.95 and 138,855.30 is: 208,282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,847.30 : 260,770.95 = 138,855.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,847.30/260,770.95 = 138,855.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,847.30x = 260,770.95 × 138,855.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,847.30x = 36,209,428,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,209,428,493.54/173,847.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,282.95

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