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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,794.13, 259,152.31 and 61,986.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,794.13, 259,152.31 and 61,986.13 is: 92,965.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,794.13 : 259,152.31 = 61,986.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,794.13/259,152.31 = 61,986.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,794.13x = 259,152.31 × 61,986.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,794.13x = 16,063,848,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,063,848,207.06/172,794.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,965.24

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