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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,106.10, 237,532.06 and 135,724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,106.10, 237,532.06 and 135,724.14 is: 187,319.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,106.10 : 237,532.06 = 135,724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,106.10/237,532.06 = 135,724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,106.10x = 237,532.06 × 135,724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,106.10x = 32,238,834,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,238,834,565.93/172,106.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,319.53

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