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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,172.32, 258,217.52 and 72,334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,172.32, 258,217.52 and 72,334.48 is: 108,484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,172.32 : 258,217.52 = 72,334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,172.32/258,217.52 = 72,334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,172.32x = 258,217.52 × 72,334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,172.32x = 18,678,030,036.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,678,030,036.09/172,172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,484.51

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