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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,444.05, 238,014.59 and 115,086.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,444.05, 238,014.59 and 115,086.33 is: 158,847.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,444.05 : 238,014.59 = 115,086.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,444.05/238,014.59 = 115,086.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,444.05x = 238,014.59 × 115,086.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,444.05x = 27,392,225,074.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392,225,074.12/172,444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,847.03

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