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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,806.26, 259,209.38 and 41,478.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,806.26, 259,209.38 and 41,478.26 is: 62,217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,806.26 : 259,209.38 = 41,478.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,806.26/259,209.38 = 41,478.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,806.26x = 259,209.38 × 41,478.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,806.26x = 10,751,554,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,751,554,058.08/172,806.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,217.39

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