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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,862.50, 259,293.75 and 56,126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,862.50, 259,293.75 and 56,126.50 is: 84,189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,862.50 : 259,293.75 = 56,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,862.50/259,293.75 = 56,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,862.50x = 259,293.75 × 56,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,862.50x = 14,553,250,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553,250,659.38/172,862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,189.75

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