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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,135.15, 237,477.14 and 104,033.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,135.15, 237,477.14 and 104,033.89 is: 143,524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,135.15 : 237,477.14 = 104,033.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,135.15/237,477.14 = 104,033.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,135.15x = 237,477.14 × 104,033.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,135.15x = 24,705,670,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,705,670,660.27/172,135.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,524.85

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