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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,999.70, 260,999.55 and 171,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,999.70, 260,999.55 and 171,083.70 is: 256,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,999.70 : 260,999.55 = 171,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,999.70/260,999.55 = 171,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,999.70x = 260,999.55 × 171,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,999.70x = 44,652,768,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,652,768,712.34/173,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,625.55

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