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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,663.01, 258,907.73 and 100,639.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,663.01, 258,907.73 and 100,639.11 is: 150,908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,663.01 : 258,907.73 = 100,639.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,663.01/258,907.73 = 100,639.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,663.01x = 258,907.73 × 100,639.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,663.01x = 26,056,243,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,056,243,016.12/172,663.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,908.08

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