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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,005.30, 237,325.77 and 100,344.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,005.30, 237,325.77 and 100,344.42 is: 138,451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,005.30 : 237,325.77 = 100,344.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,005.30/237,325.77 = 100,344.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,005.30x = 237,325.77 × 100,344.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,005.30x = 23,814,316,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,814,316,741.70/172,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,451.06

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