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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,964.15, 260,905.52 and 98,095.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,964.15, 260,905.52 and 98,095.45 is: 147,120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,964.15 : 260,905.52 = 98,095.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,964.15/260,905.52 = 98,095.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,964.15x = 260,905.52 × 98,095.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,964.15x = 25,593,643,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,593,643,249.14/173,964.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,120.22

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