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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,127.69, 258,193.98 and 45,770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,127.69, 258,193.98 and 45,770.12 is: 68,655.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,127.69 : 258,193.98 = 45,770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,127.69/258,193.98 = 45,770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,127.69x = 258,193.98 × 45,770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,127.69x = 11,817,569,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,817,569,447.88/172,127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,655.83

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