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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,573.58, 238,225.02 and 116,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,573.58, 238,225.02 and 116,017.76 is: 160,153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,573.58 : 238,225.02 = 116,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,573.58/238,225.02 = 116,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,573.58x = 238,225.02 × 116,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,573.58x = 27,638,333,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,638,333,791.92/172,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,153.91

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