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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,664.22, 258,995.96 and 54,345.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,664.22, 258,995.96 and 54,345.90 is: 81,518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,664.22 : 258,995.96 = 54,345.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,664.22/258,995.96 = 54,345.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,664.22x = 258,995.96 × 54,345.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,664.22x = 14,075,368,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,075,368,542.56/172,664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,518.73

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