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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,835.61, 259,253.04 and 48,176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,835.61, 259,253.04 and 48,176.61 is: 72,264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,835.61 : 259,253.04 = 48,176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,835.61/259,253.04 = 48,176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,835.61x = 259,253.04 × 48,176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,835.61x = 12,489,932,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,489,932,599.39/172,835.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,264.81

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