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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,253.97, 237,776.96 and 114,872.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,253.97, 237,776.96 and 114,872.56 is: 158,568.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,253.97 : 237,776.96 = 114,872.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,253.97/237,776.96 = 114,872.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,253.97x = 237,776.96 × 114,872.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,253.97x = 27,314,047,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,314,047,796.96/172,253.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,568.47

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