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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,994.23, 260,996.78 and 82,789.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,994.23, 260,996.78 and 82,789.66 is: 124,187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,994.23 : 260,996.78 = 82,789.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,994.23/260,996.78 = 82,789.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,994.23x = 260,996.78 × 82,789.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,994.23x = 21,607,834,677.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,607,834,677.29/173,994.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,187.08

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