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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,362.23, 258,544.49 and 60,044.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,362.23, 258,544.49 and 60,044.57 is: 90,067.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,362.23 : 258,544.49 = 60,044.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,362.23/258,544.49 = 60,044.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,362.23x = 258,544.49 × 60,044.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,362.23x = 15,524,193,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,524,193,604.53/172,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,067.26

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