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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,092.28, 237,404.56 and 111,681.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,092.28, 237,404.56 and 111,681.87 is: 154,067.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,092.28 : 237,404.56 = 111,681.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,092.28/237,404.56 = 111,681.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,092.28x = 237,404.56 × 111,681.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,092.28x = 26,513,785,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,513,785,207.33/172,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,067.26

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