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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,070.46, 258,005.22 and 66,766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,070.46, 258,005.22 and 66,766.44 is: 100,110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,070.46 : 258,005.22 = 66,766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,070.46/258,005.22 = 66,766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,070.46x = 258,005.22 × 66,766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,070.46x = 17,226,090,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,226,090,040.82/172,070.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,110.68

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