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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,151.04, 237,553.92 and 105,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,151.04, 237,553.92 and 105,070.08 is: 144,987.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,151.04 : 237,553.92 = 105,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,151.04/237,553.92 = 105,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,151.04x = 237,553.92 × 105,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,151.04x = 24,959,809,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,959,809,378.71/172,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,987.85

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