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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,905.97, 259,475.52 and 60,587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,905.97, 259,475.52 and 60,587.22 is: 90,921.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,905.97 : 259,475.52 = 60,587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,905.97/259,475.52 = 60,587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,905.97x = 259,475.52 × 60,587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,905.97x = 15,720,900,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,720,900,414.85/172,905.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,921.68

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