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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,293.44, 258,176.37 and 115,924.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,293.44, 258,176.37 and 115,924.73 is: 173,709.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,293.44 : 258,176.37 = 115,924.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,293.44/258,176.37 = 115,924.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,293.44x = 258,176.37 × 115,924.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,293.44x = 29,929,025,984.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,929,025,984.63/172,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,709.61

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