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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,605.16, 238,167.30 and 108,977.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,605.16, 238,167.30 and 108,977.32 is: 150,371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,605.16 : 238,167.30 = 108,977.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,605.16/238,167.30 = 108,977.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,605.16x = 238,167.30 × 108,977.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,605.16x = 25,954,834,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,954,834,065.64/172,605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,371.14

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