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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,621.55, 259,042.92 and 83,826.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,621.55, 259,042.92 and 83,826.62 is: 125,793.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,621.55 : 259,042.92 = 83,826.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,621.55/259,042.92 = 83,826.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,621.55x = 259,042.92 × 83,826.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,621.55x = 21,714,691,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,714,691,123.32/172,621.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,793.63

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