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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,693.14, 259,054.28 and 48,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,693.14, 259,054.28 and 48,034.14 is: 72,055.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,693.14 : 259,054.28 = 48,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,693.14/259,054.28 = 48,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,693.14x = 259,054.28 × 48,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,693.14x = 12,443,449,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443,449,553.12/172,693.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,055.26

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