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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,179.72, 237,610.26 and 104,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,179.72, 237,610.26 and 104,195.88 is: 143,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,179.72 : 237,610.26 = 104,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,179.72/237,610.26 = 104,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,179.72x = 237,610.26 × 104,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,179.72x = 24,758,010,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,758,010,137.73/172,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,791.67

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