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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,991.70, 259,487.55 and 48,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,991.70, 259,487.55 and 48,332.70 is: 72,499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,991.70 : 259,487.55 = 48,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,991.70/259,487.55 = 48,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,991.70x = 259,487.55 × 48,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,991.70x = 12,541,733,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,541,733,907.89/172,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,499.05

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