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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,768.68, 259,153.16 and 113,867.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,768.68, 259,153.16 and 113,867.37 is: 170,801.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,768.68 : 259,153.16 = 113,867.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,768.68/259,153.16 = 113,867.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,768.68x = 259,153.16 × 113,867.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,768.68x = 29,509,088,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,509,088,187.05/172,768.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,801.14

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