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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,184.02, 237,660.87 and 111,751.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,184.02, 237,660.87 and 111,751.15 is: 154,247.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,184.02 : 237,660.87 = 111,751.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,184.02/237,660.87 = 111,751.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,184.02x = 237,660.87 × 111,751.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,184.02x = 26,558,875,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558,875,532.50/172,184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,247.04

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