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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,972.28, 257,804.52 and 66,766.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,972.28, 257,804.52 and 66,766.24 is: 100,089.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,972.28 : 257,804.52 = 66,766.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,972.28/257,804.52 = 66,766.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,972.28x = 257,804.52 × 66,766.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,972.28x = 17,212,638,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212,638,455.40/171,972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,089.61

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