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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,854.02, 259,104.62 and 109,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,854.02, 259,104.62 and 109,720.80 is: 164,469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,854.02 : 259,104.62 = 109,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,854.02/259,104.62 = 109,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,854.02x = 259,104.62 × 109,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,854.02x = 28,429,166,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,429,166,464.40/172,854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,469.22

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