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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,611.84, 238,170.24 and 109,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,611.84, 238,170.24 and 109,036.80 is: 150,449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,611.84 : 238,170.24 = 109,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,611.84/238,170.24 = 109,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,611.84x = 238,170.24 × 109,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,611.84x = 25,969,320,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,969,320,824.83/172,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,449.24

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