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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,377.76, 237,764.37 and 111,840.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,377.76, 237,764.37 and 111,840.25 is: 154,263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,377.76 : 237,764.37 = 111,840.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,377.76/237,764.37 = 111,840.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,377.76x = 237,764.37 × 111,840.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,377.76x = 26,591,626,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,591,626,581.89/172,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,263.67

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