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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,411.20, 258,616.80 and 113,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,411.20, 258,616.80 and 113,313.60 is: 169,970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,411.20 : 258,616.80 = 113,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,411.20/258,616.80 = 113,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,411.20x = 258,616.80 × 113,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,411.20x = 29,304,800,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,304,800,628.48/172,411.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,970.40

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