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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,349.66, 237,777.19 and 106,908.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,349.66, 237,777.19 and 106,908.14 is: 147,492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,349.66 : 237,777.19 = 106,908.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,349.66/237,777.19 = 106,908.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,349.66x = 237,777.19 × 106,908.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,349.66x = 25,420,317,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,420,317,444.50/172,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,492.70

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