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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,126.94, 237,553.68 and 104,181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,126.94, 237,553.68 and 104,181.29 is: 143,781.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,126.94 : 237,553.68 = 104,181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,126.94/237,553.68 = 104,181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,126.94x = 237,553.68 × 104,181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,126.94x = 24,748,648,826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,748,648,826.65/172,126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,781.38

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