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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,833.80, 259,250.70 and 116,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,833.80, 259,250.70 and 116,846.60 is: 175,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,833.80 : 259,250.70 = 116,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,833.80/259,250.70 = 116,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,833.80x = 259,250.70 × 116,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,833.80x = 30,292,562,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,292,562,842.62/172,833.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,269.90

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