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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,555.65, 258,782.40 and 77,731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,555.65, 258,782.40 and 77,731.02 is: 116,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,555.65 : 258,782.40 = 77,731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,555.65/258,782.40 = 77,731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,555.65x = 258,782.40 × 77,731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,555.65x = 20,115,419,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115,419,910.05/172,555.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,573.52

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