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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,669.44, 259,004.79 and 88,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,669.44, 259,004.79 and 88,383.60 is: 132,575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,669.44 : 259,004.79 = 88,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,669.44/259,004.79 = 88,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,669.44x = 259,004.79 × 88,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,669.44x = 22,891,775,757.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,891,775,757.44/172,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,575.72

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