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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,103.73, 258,055.36 and 66,799.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,103.73, 258,055.36 and 66,799.68 is: 100,160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,103.73 : 258,055.36 = 66,799.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,103.73/258,055.36 = 66,799.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,103.73x = 258,055.36 × 66,799.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,103.73x = 17,238,015,470.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238,015,470.28/172,103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,160.62

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