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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,612.14, 238,102.11 and 105,427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,612.14, 238,102.11 and 105,427.50 is: 145,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,612.14 : 238,102.11 = 105,427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,612.14/238,102.11 = 105,427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,612.14x = 238,102.11 × 105,427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,612.14x = 25,102,510,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102,510,202.03/172,612.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,427.26

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