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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,322.52, 258,483.78 and 102,163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,322.52, 258,483.78 and 102,163.56 is: 153,245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,322.52 : 258,483.78 = 102,163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,322.52/258,483.78 = 102,163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,322.52x = 258,483.78 × 102,163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,322.52x = 26,407,623,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,407,623,167.06/172,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,245.34

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