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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,145.48, 237,521.84 and 104,160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,145.48, 237,521.84 and 104,160.76 is: 143,718.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,145.48 : 237,521.84 = 104,160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,145.48/237,521.84 = 104,160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,145.48x = 237,521.84 × 104,160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,145.48x = 24,740,454,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,740,454,256.39/172,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,718.30

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