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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,207, 258,351.90 and 59,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,207, 258,351.90 and 59,870.80 is: 89,820.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,207 : 258,351.90 = 59,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,207/258,351.90 = 59,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,207x = 258,351.90 × 59,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,207x = 15,467,734,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,467,734,934.52/172,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,820.59

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