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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,901.80, 260,852.70 and 166,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,901.80, 260,852.70 and 166,903.40 is: 250,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,901.80 : 260,852.70 = 166,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,901.80/260,852.70 = 166,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,901.80x = 260,852.70 × 166,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,901.80x = 43,537,202,529.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,537,202,529.18/173,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,355.10

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