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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,498.58, 237,844.30 and 118,076.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,498.58, 237,844.30 and 118,076.97 is: 162,806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,498.58 : 237,844.30 = 118,076.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,498.58/237,844.30 = 118,076.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,498.58x = 237,844.30 × 118,076.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,498.58x = 28,083,934,275.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,083,934,275.77/172,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,806.76

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