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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,314.96, 237,628.80 and 111,863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,314.96, 237,628.80 and 111,863.04 is: 154,263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,314.96 : 237,628.80 = 111,863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,314.96/237,628.80 = 111,863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,314.96x = 237,628.80 × 111,863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,314.96x = 26,581,879,959.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,581,879,959.55/172,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,263.33

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