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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,057.42, 237,554.94 and 131,699.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,057.42, 237,554.94 and 131,699.26 is: 181,833.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,057.42 : 237,554.94 = 131,699.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,057.42/237,554.94 = 131,699.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,057.42x = 237,554.94 × 131,699.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,057.42x = 31,285,809,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,285,809,807.34/172,057.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,833.54

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