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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,076, 258,123.72 and 61,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,076, 258,123.72 and 61,268 is: 91,905.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,076 : 258,123.72 = 61,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,076/258,123.72 = 61,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,076x = 258,123.72 × 61,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,076x = 15,814,724,076.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814,724,076.96/172,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,905.46

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