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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,622.08, 238,353.60 and 135,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,622.08, 238,353.60 and 135,003.52 is: 186,410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,622.08 : 238,353.60 = 135,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,622.08/238,353.60 = 135,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,622.08x = 238,353.60 × 135,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,622.08x = 32,178,575,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,178,575,004.67/172,622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,410.54

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