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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,246.94, 258,353.70 and 52,304.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,246.94, 258,353.70 and 52,304.93 is: 78,452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,246.94 : 258,353.70 = 52,304.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,246.94/258,353.70 = 52,304.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,246.94x = 258,353.70 × 52,304.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,246.94x = 13,513,172,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,513,172,193.74/172,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,452.32

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