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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,689.76, 259,033.68 and 54,369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,689.76, 259,033.68 and 54,369.76 is: 81,554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,689.76 : 259,033.68 = 54,369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,689.76/259,033.68 = 54,369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,689.76x = 259,033.68 × 54,369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,689.76x = 14,083,599,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,083,599,013.52/172,689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,554.34

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