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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,679,102.60, 258,682,730.70 and 104,318,731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,679,102.60, 258,682,730.70 and 104,318,731.40 is: 156,275,159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,679,102.60 : 258,682,730.70 = 104,318,731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,679,102.60/258,682,730.70 = 104,318,731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,679,102.60x = 258,682,730.70 × 104,318,731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,679,102.60x = 26,985,454,301,711,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,985,454,301,711,836/172,679,102.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,275,159.50

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