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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,212.90, 258,436.90 and 59,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,212.90, 258,436.90 and 59,892 is: 89,878.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,212.90 : 258,436.90 = 59,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,212.90/258,436.90 = 59,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,212.90x = 258,436.90 × 59,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,212.90x = 15,478,302,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,478,302,814.80/172,212.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,878.88

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