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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,426.54, 238,057.95 and 118,069.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,426.54, 238,057.95 and 118,069.67 is: 163,011.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,426.54 : 238,057.95 = 118,069.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,426.54/238,057.95 = 118,069.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,426.54x = 238,057.95 × 118,069.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,426.54x = 28,107,423,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,107,423,597.38/172,426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,011.01

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