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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,314.39, 237,757.37 and 104,318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,314.39, 237,757.37 and 104,318.13 is: 143,936.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,314.39 : 237,757.37 = 104,318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,314.39/237,757.37 = 104,318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,314.39x = 237,757.37 × 104,318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,314.39x = 24,802,403,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,802,403,710.53/172,314.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,936.93

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