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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,990.80, 259,486.20 and 113,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,990.80, 259,486.20 and 113,893.20 is: 170,839.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,990.80 : 259,486.20 = 113,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,990.80/259,486.20 = 113,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,990.80x = 259,486.20 × 113,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,990.80x = 29,553,713,673.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,553,713,673.84/172,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,839.80

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