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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,611.51, 238,135.46 and 105,582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,611.51, 238,135.46 and 105,582.39 is: 145,661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,611.51 : 238,135.46 = 105,582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,611.51/238,135.46 = 105,582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,611.51x = 238,135.46 × 105,582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,611.51x = 25,142,910,482.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142,910,482.64/172,611.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,661.84

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