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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,930.85, 260,507.48 and 170,042.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,930.85, 260,507.48 and 170,042.85 is: 254,684.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,930.85 : 260,507.48 = 170,042.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,930.85/260,507.48 = 170,042.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,930.85x = 260,507.48 × 170,042.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,930.85x = 44,297,433,495.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,297,433,495.30/173,930.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,684.17

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