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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,043.84, 237,439.21 and 104,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,043.84, 237,439.21 and 104,098.30 is: 143,666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,043.84 : 237,439.21 = 104,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,043.84/237,439.21 = 104,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,043.84x = 237,439.21 × 104,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,043.84x = 24,717,018,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,717,018,114.34/172,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,666.98

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