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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,729.70, 259,169.84 and 60,490.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,729.70, 259,169.84 and 60,490.43 is: 90,762.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,729.70 : 259,169.84 = 60,490.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,729.70/259,169.84 = 60,490.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,729.70x = 259,169.84 × 60,490.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,729.70x = 15,677,293,466.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,677,293,466.33/172,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,762.01

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