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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,364.70, 258,547.05 and 169,740.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,364.70, 258,547.05 and 169,740.30 is: 254,610.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,364.70 : 258,547.05 = 169,740.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,364.70/258,547.05 = 169,740.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,364.70x = 258,547.05 × 169,740.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,364.70x = 43,885,853,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,885,853,831.12/172,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,610.45

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