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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,002, 257,936.72 and 66,807.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,002, 257,936.72 and 66,807.12 is: 100,184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,002 : 257,936.72 = 66,807.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,002/257,936.72 = 66,807.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,002x = 257,936.72 × 66,807.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,002x = 17,232,009,405.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232,009,405.45/172,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,184.94

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