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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,413.86, 258,739.72 and 60,095.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,413.86, 258,739.72 and 60,095.02 is: 90,183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,413.86 : 258,739.72 = 60,095.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,413.86/258,739.72 = 60,095.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,413.86x = 258,739.72 × 60,095.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,413.86x = 15,548,968,648.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548,968,648.19/172,413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,183.98

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