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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,574.33, 238,226.06 and 116,018.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,574.33, 238,226.06 and 116,018.51 is: 160,154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,574.33 : 238,226.06 = 116,018.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,574.33/238,226.06 = 116,018.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,574.33x = 238,226.06 × 116,018.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,574.33x = 27,638,632,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,638,632,524.37/172,574.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,154.95

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