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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,816.45, 259,251.96 and 60,493.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,816.45, 259,251.96 and 60,493.93 is: 90,750.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,816.45 : 259,251.96 = 60,493.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,816.45/259,251.96 = 60,493.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,816.45x = 259,251.96 × 60,493.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,816.45x = 15,683,169,920.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,683,169,920.60/172,816.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,750.45

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