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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,297.59, 237,735.81 and 100,663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,297.59, 237,735.81 and 100,663.77 is: 138,895.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,297.59 : 237,735.81 = 100,663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,297.59/237,735.81 = 100,663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,297.59x = 237,735.81 × 100,663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,297.59x = 23,931,382,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931,382,898.60/172,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,895.63

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