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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,599.41, 238,260.89 and 116,043.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,599.41, 238,260.89 and 116,043.59 is: 160,189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,599.41 : 238,260.89 = 116,043.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,599.41/238,260.89 = 116,043.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,599.41x = 238,260.89 × 116,043.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,599.41x = 27,648,648,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648,648,577.74/172,599.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,189.71

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