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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,015.84, 237,432.36 and 114,738.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,015.84, 237,432.36 and 114,738.58 is: 158,372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,015.84 : 237,432.36 = 114,738.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,015.84/237,432.36 = 114,738.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,015.84x = 237,432.36 × 114,738.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,015.84x = 27,242,651,832.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,242,651,832.45/172,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,372.93

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