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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,814.75, 259,183.17 and 62,006.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,814.75, 259,183.17 and 62,006.75 is: 92,996.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,814.75 : 259,183.17 = 62,006.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,814.75/259,183.17 = 62,006.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,814.75x = 259,183.17 × 62,006.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,814.75x = 16,071,106,026.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,071,106,026.40/172,814.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,996.15

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