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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,835.11, 259,252.29 and 48,176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,835.11, 259,252.29 and 48,176.11 is: 72,264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,835.11 : 259,252.29 = 48,176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,835.11/259,252.29 = 48,176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,835.11x = 259,252.29 × 48,176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,835.11x = 12,489,766,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,489,766,840.79/172,835.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,264.06

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