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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,594.06, 238,253.51 and 116,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,594.06, 238,253.51 and 116,038.24 is: 160,182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,594.06 : 238,253.51 = 116,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,594.06/238,253.51 = 116,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,594.06x = 238,253.51 × 116,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,594.06x = 27,646,517,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,646,517,668.68/172,594.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,182.33

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