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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,406.88, 237,906.72 and 100,778.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,406.88, 237,906.72 and 100,778.58 is: 139,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,406.88 : 237,906.72 = 100,778.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,406.88/237,906.72 = 100,778.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,406.88x = 237,906.72 × 100,778.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,406.88x = 23,975,901,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975,901,414.06/172,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,065.80

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