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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,566.74, 238,215.59 and 116,010.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,566.74, 238,215.59 and 116,010.92 is: 160,144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,566.74 : 238,215.59 = 116,010.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,566.74/238,215.59 = 116,010.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,566.74x = 238,215.59 × 116,010.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,566.74x = 27,635,607,983.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,635,607,983.11/172,566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,144.47

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