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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,788.68, 259,005.29 and 66,147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,788.68, 259,005.29 and 66,147.53 is: 99,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,788.68 : 259,005.29 = 66,147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,788.68/259,005.29 = 66,147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,788.68x = 259,005.29 × 66,147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,788.68x = 17,132,558,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,132,558,564.67/172,788.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,153.25

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