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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,429.42, 237,985.51 and 114,183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,429.42, 237,985.51 and 114,183.46 is: 157,594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,429.42 : 237,985.51 = 114,183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,429.42/237,985.51 = 114,183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,429.42x = 237,985.51 × 114,183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,429.42x = 27,174,008,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,174,008,371.40/172,429.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,594.96

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