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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,867.70, 260,801.55 and 156,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,867.70, 260,801.55 and 156,371.70 is: 234,557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,867.70 : 260,801.55 = 156,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,867.70/260,801.55 = 156,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,867.70x = 260,801.55 × 156,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,867.70x = 40,781,981,736.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,781,981,736.14/173,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,557.55

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