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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,590.36, 264,652.86 and 173,705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,590.36, 264,652.86 and 173,705.56 is: 239,947.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,590.36 : 264,652.86 = 173,705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,590.36/264,652.86 = 173,705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,590.36x = 264,652.86 × 173,705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,590.36x = 45,971,673,251.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,971,673,251.90/191,590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,947.74

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