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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,955.01, 259,399.70 and 73,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,955.01, 259,399.70 and 73,184.88 is: 109,763.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,955.01 : 259,399.70 = 73,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,955.01/259,399.70 = 73,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,955.01x = 259,399.70 × 73,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,955.01x = 18,984,134,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,984,134,802.50/172,955.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,763.43

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