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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,269.54, 237,704.49 and 104,274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,269.54, 237,704.49 and 104,274.90 is: 143,882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,269.54 : 237,704.49 = 104,274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,269.54/237,704.49 = 104,274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,269.54x = 237,704.49 × 104,274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,269.54x = 24,786,611,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,786,611,924.30/172,269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,882.73

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