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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,468.85, 237,803.40 and 118,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,468.85, 237,803.40 and 118,047.24 is: 162,765.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,468.85 : 237,803.40 = 118,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,468.85/237,803.40 = 118,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,468.85x = 237,803.40 × 118,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,468.85x = 28,072,035,032.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,072,035,032.62/172,468.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,765.82

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