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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,488.73, 237,933.56 and 112,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,488.73, 237,933.56 and 112,099.59 is: 154,631.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,488.73 : 237,933.56 = 112,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,488.73/237,933.56 = 112,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,488.73x = 237,933.56 × 112,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,488.73x = 26,672,255,143.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,672,255,143.83/172,488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,631.87

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