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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,435.26, 258,570.72 and 60,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,435.26, 258,570.72 and 60,101.76 is: 90,124.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,435.26 : 258,570.72 = 60,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,435.26/258,570.72 = 60,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,435.26x = 258,570.72 × 60,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,435.26x = 15,540,555,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540,555,356.47/172,435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,124.00

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