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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,533.06, 258,996.51 and 115,649.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,533.06, 258,996.51 and 115,649.28 is: 173,605.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,533.06 : 258,996.51 = 115,649.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,533.06/258,996.51 = 115,649.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,533.06x = 258,996.51 × 115,649.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,533.06x = 29,952,759,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,952,759,904.01/172,533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,605.92

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