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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,328.95, 258,493.52 and 54,009.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,328.95, 258,493.52 and 54,009.51 is: 81,014.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,328.95 : 258,493.52 = 54,009.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,328.95/258,493.52 = 54,009.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,328.95x = 258,493.52 × 54,009.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,328.95x = 13,961,108,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,961,108,353.38/172,328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,014.29

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