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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,471.85, 237,807.54 and 118,050.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,471.85, 237,807.54 and 118,050.24 is: 162,769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,471.85 : 237,807.54 = 118,050.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,471.85/237,807.54 = 118,050.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,471.85x = 237,807.54 × 118,050.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,471.85x = 28,073,237,170.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,073,237,170.81/172,471.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,769.97

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