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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,176.19, 237,495.92 and 118,367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,176.19, 237,495.92 and 118,367.80 is: 163,273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,176.19 : 237,495.92 = 118,367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,176.19/237,495.92 = 118,367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,176.19x = 237,495.92 × 118,367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,176.19x = 28,111,868,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,111,868,373.80/172,176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,273.85

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