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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,501.41, 258,670.26 and 60,167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,501.41, 258,670.26 and 60,167.98 is: 90,223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,501.41 : 258,670.26 = 60,167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,501.41/258,670.26 = 60,167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,501.41x = 258,670.26 × 60,167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,501.41x = 15,563,667,353.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,563,667,353.61/172,501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,223.42

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