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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,200.51, 237,655.92 and 104,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,200.51, 237,655.92 and 104,254.92 is: 143,883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,200.51 : 237,655.92 = 104,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,200.51/237,655.92 = 104,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,200.51x = 237,655.92 × 104,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,200.51x = 24,776,799,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,776,799,986.49/172,200.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,883.43

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