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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,997.70, 259,496.55 and 48,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,997.70, 259,496.55 and 48,338.70 is: 72,508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,997.70 : 259,496.55 = 48,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,997.70/259,496.55 = 48,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,997.70x = 259,496.55 × 48,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,997.70x = 12,543,725,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,543,725,881.49/172,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,508.05

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