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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,849.76, 260,353.44 and 120,391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,849.76, 260,353.44 and 120,391.92 is: 180,296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,849.76 : 260,353.44 = 120,391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,849.76/260,353.44 = 120,391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,849.76x = 260,353.44 × 120,391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,849.76x = 31,344,450,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,344,450,520.20/173,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,296.20

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