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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,409.37, 258,530.76 and 60,086.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,409.37, 258,530.76 and 60,086.94 is: 90,101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,409.37 : 258,530.76 = 60,086.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,409.37/258,530.76 = 60,086.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,409.37x = 258,530.76 × 60,086.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,409.37x = 15,534,322,264.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,534,322,264.27/172,409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,101.38

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