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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,694.14, 259,055.78 and 48,035.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,694.14, 259,055.78 and 48,035.14 is: 72,056.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,694.14 : 259,055.78 = 48,035.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,694.14/259,055.78 = 48,035.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,694.14x = 259,055.78 × 48,035.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,694.14x = 12,443,780,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443,780,660.11/172,694.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,056.76

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