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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,007.70, 257,910.57 and 52,028.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,007.70, 257,910.57 and 52,028.55 is: 78,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,007.70 : 257,910.57 = 52,028.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,007.70/257,910.57 = 52,028.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,007.70x = 257,910.57 × 52,028.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,007.70x = 13,418,712,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,418,712,986.77/172,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,012.28

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