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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,651.46, 259,219.50 and 88,472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,651.46, 259,219.50 and 88,472.12 is: 132,832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,651.46 : 259,219.50 = 88,472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,651.46/259,219.50 = 88,472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,651.46x = 259,219.50 × 88,472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,651.46x = 22,933,698,710.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933,698,710.34/172,651.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,832.35

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