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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,828.06, 260,175.73 and 155,448.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,828.06, 260,175.73 and 155,448.21 is: 234,012.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,828.06 : 260,175.73 = 155,448.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,828.06/260,175.73 = 155,448.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,828.06x = 260,175.73 × 155,448.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,828.06x = 40,443,850,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,443,850,213.06/172,828.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,012.06

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