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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,978.60, 259,263.10 and 73,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,978.60, 259,263.10 and 73,138.60 is: 109,621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,978.60 : 259,263.10 = 73,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,978.60/259,263.10 = 73,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,978.60x = 259,263.10 × 73,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,978.60x = 18,962,140,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962,140,165.66/172,978.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,621.31

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