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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,872.66, 237,212.77 and 100,252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,872.66, 237,212.77 and 100,252.69 is: 138,365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,872.66 : 237,212.77 = 100,252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,872.66/237,212.77 = 100,252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,872.66x = 237,212.77 × 100,252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,872.66x = 23,781,218,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,781,218,294.85/171,872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,365.34

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