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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,863.95, 259,293.35 and 105,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,863.95, 259,293.35 and 105,415.80 is: 158,122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,863.95 : 259,293.35 = 105,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,863.95/259,293.35 = 105,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,863.95x = 259,293.35 × 105,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,863.95x = 27,333,615,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,333,615,397.85/172,863.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,122.13

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