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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,638.29, 238,339.67 and 115,374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,638.29, 238,339.67 and 115,374.63 is: 159,283.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,638.29 : 238,339.67 = 115,374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,638.29/238,339.67 = 115,374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,638.29x = 238,339.67 × 115,374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,638.29x = 27,498,350,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,498,350,216.81/172,638.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,283.03

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