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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,389.95, 237,746.71 and 120,680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,389.95, 237,746.71 and 120,680.56 is: 166,433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,389.95 : 237,746.71 = 120,680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,389.95/237,746.71 = 120,680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,389.95x = 237,746.71 × 120,680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,389.95x = 28,691,406,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,691,406,100.96/172,389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,433.17

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