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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,360.52, 237,800.34 and 140,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,360.52, 237,800.34 and 140,474.60 is: 193,808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,360.52 : 237,800.34 = 140,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,360.52/237,800.34 = 140,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,360.52x = 237,800.34 × 140,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,360.52x = 33,404,907,641.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,404,907,641.36/172,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,808.35

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