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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,055.90, 258,083.34 and 45,708.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,055.90, 258,083.34 and 45,708.82 is: 68,563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,055.90 : 258,083.34 = 45,708.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,055.90/258,083.34 = 45,708.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,055.90x = 258,083.34 × 45,708.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,055.90x = 11,796,684,933.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,796,684,933.06/172,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,563.09

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