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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,397.57, 237,853.26 and 104,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,397.57, 237,853.26 and 104,392.80 is: 144,028.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,397.57 : 237,853.26 = 104,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,397.57/237,853.26 = 104,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,397.57x = 237,853.26 × 104,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,397.57x = 24,830,167,800.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,830,167,800.53/172,397.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,028.53

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