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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,606.14, 238,073.78 and 115,216.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,606.14, 238,073.78 and 115,216.53 is: 158,916.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,606.14 : 238,073.78 = 115,216.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,606.14/238,073.78 = 115,216.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,606.14x = 238,073.78 × 115,216.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,606.14x = 27,430,034,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,430,034,210.85/172,606.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,916.91

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