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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,507.58, 258,673.84 and 78,933.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,507.58, 258,673.84 and 78,933.14 is: 118,359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,507.58 : 258,673.84 = 78,933.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,507.58/258,673.84 = 78,933.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,507.58x = 258,673.84 × 78,933.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,507.58x = 20,417,938,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,417,938,427.06/172,507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,359.66

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