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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,298.59, 237,737.19 and 100,664.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,298.59, 237,737.19 and 100,664.77 is: 138,897.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,298.59 : 237,737.19 = 100,664.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,298.59/237,737.19 = 100,664.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,298.59x = 237,737.19 × 100,664.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,298.59x = 23,931,759,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931,759,551.80/172,298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,897.01

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