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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,719, 258,967.17 and 72,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,719, 258,967.17 and 72,852.48 is: 109,231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,719 : 258,967.17 = 72,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,719/258,967.17 = 72,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,719x = 258,967.17 × 72,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,719x = 18,866,400,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866,400,573.08/172,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,231.76

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