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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,121.76, 258,969.96 and 102,050.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,121.76, 258,969.96 and 102,050.28 is: 153,542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,121.76 : 258,969.96 = 102,050.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,121.76/258,969.96 = 102,050.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,121.76x = 258,969.96 × 102,050.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,121.76x = 26,427,956,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,427,956,929.59/172,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,542.22

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