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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,166.46, 237,525.03 and 126,952.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,166.46, 237,525.03 and 126,952.44 is: 175,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,166.46 : 237,525.03 = 126,952.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,166.46/237,525.03 = 126,952.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,166.46x = 237,525.03 × 126,952.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,166.46x = 30,154,382,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154,382,119.57/172,166.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,146.67

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