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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,567.14, 258,968.93 and 60,247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,567.14, 258,968.93 and 60,247.37 is: 90,412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,567.14 : 258,968.93 = 60,247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,567.14/258,968.93 = 60,247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,567.14x = 258,968.93 × 60,247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,567.14x = 15,602,195,348.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602,195,348.13/172,567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,412.32

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