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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,780.86, 259,064.37 and 67,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,780.86, 259,064.37 and 67,476 is: 101,172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,780.86 : 259,064.37 = 67,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,780.86/259,064.37 = 67,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,780.86x = 259,064.37 × 67,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,780.86x = 17,480,627,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,480,627,430.12/172,780.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,172.24

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