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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,237.98, 237,754.88 and 114,856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,237.98, 237,754.88 and 114,856.56 is: 158,546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,237.98 : 237,754.88 = 114,856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,237.98/237,754.88 = 114,856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,237.98x = 237,754.88 × 114,856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,237.98x = 27,307,707,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307,707,640.01/172,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,546.38

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