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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,729.29, 258,897.39 and 105,112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,729.29, 258,897.39 and 105,112.19 is: 157,548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,729.29 : 258,897.39 = 105,112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,729.29/258,897.39 = 105,112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,729.29x = 258,897.39 × 105,112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,729.29x = 27,213,271,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,271,468.74/172,729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,548.68

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