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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,606.21, 238,270.22 and 116,050.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,606.21, 238,270.22 and 116,050.39 is: 160,199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,606.21 : 238,270.22 = 116,050.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,606.21/238,270.22 = 116,050.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,606.21x = 238,270.22 × 116,050.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,606.21x = 27,651,351,956.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651,351,956.39/172,606.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,199.06

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