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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,394.64, 237,769.79 and 111,984.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,394.64, 237,769.79 and 111,984.74 is: 154,451.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,394.64 : 237,769.79 = 111,984.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,394.64/237,769.79 = 111,984.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,394.64x = 237,769.79 × 111,984.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,394.64x = 26,626,587,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,626,587,204.12/172,394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,451.36

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