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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,147.59, 258,200.83 and 45,797.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,147.59, 258,200.83 and 45,797.11 is: 68,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,147.59 : 258,200.83 = 45,797.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,147.59/258,200.83 = 45,797.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,147.59x = 258,200.83 × 45,797.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,147.59x = 11,824,851,813.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,824,851,813.60/172,147.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,690.20

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