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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,633.08, 238,307.38 and 116,077.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,633.08, 238,307.38 and 116,077.24 is: 160,236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,633.08 : 238,307.38 = 116,077.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,633.08/238,307.38 = 116,077.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,633.08x = 238,307.38 × 116,077.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,633.08x = 27,662,062,942.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,662,062,942.03/172,633.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,236.17

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