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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,942.60, 259,269.90 and 73,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,942.60, 259,269.90 and 73,179.40 is: 109,708.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,942.60 : 259,269.90 = 73,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,942.60/259,269.90 = 73,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,942.60x = 259,269.90 × 73,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,942.60x = 18,973,215,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,973,215,720.06/172,942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,708.17

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