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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,483.32, 237,997.37 and 158,531.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,483.32, 237,997.37 and 158,531.24 is: 218,745.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,483.32 : 237,997.37 = 158,531.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,483.32/237,997.37 = 158,531.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,483.32x = 237,997.37 × 158,531.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,483.32x = 37,730,019,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,730,019,174.16/172,483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,745.90

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