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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,991.80, 259,487.70 and 113,894.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,991.80, 259,487.70 and 113,894.20 is: 170,841.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,991.80 : 259,487.70 = 113,894.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,991.80/259,487.70 = 113,894.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,991.80x = 259,487.70 × 113,894.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,991.80x = 29,554,144,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,554,144,001.34/172,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,841.30

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