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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,932.08, 259,339.80 and 114,080.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,932.08, 259,339.80 and 114,080.72 is: 171,082.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,932.08 : 259,339.80 = 114,080.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,932.08/259,339.80 = 114,080.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,932.08x = 259,339.80 × 114,080.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,932.08x = 29,585,671,108.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,585,671,108.66/172,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,082.61

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