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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,397.70, 258,669.45 and 109,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,397.70, 258,669.45 and 109,266.30 is: 163,945.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,397.70 : 258,669.45 = 109,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,397.70/258,669.45 = 109,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,397.70x = 258,669.45 × 109,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,397.70x = 28,263,853,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,263,853,724.54/172,397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,945.65

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