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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,241.76, 258,480.72 and 67,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,241.76, 258,480.72 and 67,061.28 is: 100,637.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,241.76 : 258,480.72 = 67,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,241.76/258,480.72 = 67,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,241.76x = 258,480.72 × 67,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,241.76x = 17,334,047,938.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,334,047,938.52/172,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,637.89

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