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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,688.37, 259,019.91 and 54,393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,688.37, 259,019.91 and 54,393.54 is: 81,586.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,688.37 : 259,019.91 = 54,393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,688.37/259,019.91 = 54,393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,688.37x = 259,019.91 × 54,393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,688.37x = 14,089,009,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,089,009,835.38/172,688.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,586.33

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