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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,916.60, 259,374.90 and 113,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,916.60, 259,374.90 and 113,867.60 is: 170,801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,916.60 : 259,374.90 = 113,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,916.60/259,374.90 = 113,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,916.60x = 259,374.90 × 113,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,916.60x = 29,534,397,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,534,397,363.24/172,916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,801.40

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