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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,281.77, 237,753.99 and 104,311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,281.77, 237,753.99 and 104,311.18 is: 143,952.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,281.77 : 237,753.99 = 104,311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,281.77/237,753.99 = 104,311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,281.77x = 237,753.99 × 104,311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,281.77x = 24,800,397,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800,397,536.28/172,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,952.54

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