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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,063.96, 257,995.50 and 66,759.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,063.96, 257,995.50 and 66,759.91 is: 100,100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,063.96 : 257,995.50 = 66,759.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,063.96/257,995.50 = 66,759.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,063.96x = 257,995.50 × 66,759.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,063.96x = 17,223,756,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223,756,360.41/172,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,100.89

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