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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,270.99, 237,772.02 and 108,694.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,270.99, 237,772.02 and 108,694.90 is: 150,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,270.99 : 237,772.02 = 108,694.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,270.99/237,772.02 = 108,694.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,270.99x = 237,772.02 × 108,694.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,270.99x = 25,844,605,936.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,844,605,936.70/172,270.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,022.97

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