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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,834.20, 259,251.45 and 48,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,834.20, 259,251.45 and 48,175.20 is: 72,262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,834.20 : 259,251.45 = 48,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,834.20/259,251.45 = 48,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,834.20x = 259,251.45 × 48,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,834.20x = 12,489,490,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,489,490,454.04/172,834.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,262.84

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