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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,886.76, 260,673.66 and 63,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,886.76, 260,673.66 and 63,001 is: 94,444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,886.76 : 260,673.66 = 63,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,886.76/260,673.66 = 63,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,886.76x = 260,673.66 × 63,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,886.76x = 16,422,701,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,422,701,253.66/173,886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,444.81

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