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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,632.08, 238,306 and 116,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,632.08, 238,306 and 116,076.24 is: 160,234.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,632.08 : 238,306 = 116,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,632.08/238,306 = 116,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,632.08x = 238,306 × 116,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,632.08x = 27,661,664,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,661,664,449.44/172,632.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,234.79

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