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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,425.54, 238,056.57 and 118,068.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,425.54, 238,056.57 and 118,068.67 is: 163,009.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,425.54 : 238,056.57 = 118,068.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,425.54/238,056.57 = 118,068.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,425.54x = 238,056.57 × 118,068.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,425.54x = 28,107,022,902.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,107,022,902.23/172,425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,009.62

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