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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,097.70, 237,428.46 and 126,883.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,097.70, 237,428.46 and 126,883.14 is: 175,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,097.70 : 237,428.46 = 126,883.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,097.70/237,428.46 = 126,883.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,097.70x = 237,428.46 × 126,883.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,097.70x = 30,125,668,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125,668,530.16/172,097.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,049.80

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