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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,495.58, 237,840.17 and 118,073.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,495.58, 237,840.17 and 118,073.97 is: 162,802.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,495.58 : 237,840.17 = 118,073.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,495.58/237,840.17 = 118,073.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,495.58x = 237,840.17 × 118,073.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,495.58x = 28,082,732,507.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,082,732,507.01/172,495.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,802.63

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