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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,884, 259,357.40 and 84,137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,884, 259,357.40 and 84,137.56 is: 126,221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,884 : 259,357.40 = 84,137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,884/259,357.40 = 84,137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,884x = 259,357.40 × 84,137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,884x = 21,821,698,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,821,698,803.94/172,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,221.62

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