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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,062.96, 257,994 and 66,758.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,062.96, 257,994 and 66,758.91 is: 100,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,062.96 : 257,994 = 66,758.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,062.96/257,994 = 66,758.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,062.96x = 257,994 × 66,758.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,062.96x = 17,223,398,226.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223,398,226.54/172,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,099.40

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