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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,973.74, 260,633.28 and 136,419.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,973.74, 260,633.28 and 136,419.80 is: 204,373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,973.74 : 260,633.28 = 136,419.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,973.74/260,633.28 = 136,419.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,973.74x = 260,633.28 × 136,419.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,973.74x = 35,555,539,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,555,539,930.94/173,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,373.03

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