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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,146.60, 237,523.39 and 104,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,146.60, 237,523.39 and 104,161.88 is: 143,719.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,146.60 : 237,523.39 = 104,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,146.60/237,523.39 = 104,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,146.60x = 237,523.39 × 104,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,146.60x = 24,740,883,179.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,740,883,179.78/172,146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,719.85

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