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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,102.37, 237,434.89 and 126,887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,102.37, 237,434.89 and 126,887.84 is: 175,056.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,102.37 : 237,434.89 = 126,887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,102.37/237,434.89 = 126,887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,102.37x = 237,434.89 × 126,887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,102.37x = 30,127,600,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,127,600,332.74/172,102.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,056.28

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