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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,927.98, 259,056.36 and 113,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,927.98, 259,056.36 and 113,583.60 is: 170,154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,927.98 : 259,056.36 = 113,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,927.98/259,056.36 = 113,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,927.98x = 259,056.36 × 113,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,927.98x = 29,424,553,971.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,424,553,971.70/172,927.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,154.96

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