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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,552.51, 258,854.88 and 54,212.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,552.51, 258,854.88 and 54,212.71 is: 81,327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,552.51 : 258,854.88 = 54,212.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,552.51/258,854.88 = 54,212.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,552.51x = 258,854.88 × 54,212.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,552.51x = 14,033,224,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,033,224,541.52/172,552.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,327.27

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