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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,415.70, 258,623.55 and 101,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,415.70, 258,623.55 and 101,265.30 is: 151,897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,415.70 : 258,623.55 = 101,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,415.70/258,623.55 = 101,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,415.70x = 258,623.55 × 101,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,415.70x = 26,189,591,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,189,591,377.82/172,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,897.95

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