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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,667.36, 258,992.40 and 48,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,667.36, 258,992.40 and 48,009.44 is: 72,011.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,667.36 : 258,992.40 = 48,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,667.36/258,992.40 = 48,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,667.36x = 258,992.40 × 48,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,667.36x = 12,434,080,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,434,080,088.26/172,667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,011.76

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