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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,921.73, 259,470.81 and 116,643.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,921.73, 259,470.81 and 116,643.90 is: 175,025.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,921.73 : 259,470.81 = 116,643.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,921.73/259,470.81 = 116,643.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,921.73x = 259,470.81 × 116,643.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,921.73x = 30,265,687,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,265,687,056.94/172,921.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,025.35

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