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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,304.08, 237,744.76 and 100,670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,304.08, 237,744.76 and 100,670.28 is: 138,904.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,304.08 : 237,744.76 = 100,670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,304.08/237,744.76 = 100,670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,304.08x = 237,744.76 × 100,670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,304.08x = 23,933,831,557.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,933,831,557.73/172,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,904.61

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