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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,146.98, 237,523.91 and 104,162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,146.98, 237,523.91 and 104,162.26 is: 143,720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,146.98 : 237,523.91 = 104,162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,146.98/237,523.91 = 104,162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,146.98x = 237,523.91 × 104,162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,146.98x = 24,741,026,155.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,741,026,155.02/172,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,720.37

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