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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,999.10, 260,998.65 and 85,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,999.10, 260,998.65 and 85,425.60 is: 128,138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,999.10 : 260,998.65 = 85,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,999.10/260,998.65 = 85,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,999.10x = 260,998.65 × 85,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,999.10x = 22,295,966,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,295,966,275.44/173,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,138.40

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