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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,554.83, 258,894.53 and 60,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,554.83, 258,894.53 and 60,251.60 is: 90,399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,554.83 : 258,894.53 = 60,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,554.83/258,894.53 = 60,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,554.83x = 258,894.53 × 60,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,554.83x = 15,598,809,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,598,809,663.75/172,554.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,399.15

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