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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,640.99, 238,162.04 and 134,137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,640.99, 238,162.04 and 134,137.02 is: 185,044.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,640.99 : 238,162.04 = 134,137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,640.99/238,162.04 = 134,137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,640.99x = 238,162.04 × 134,137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,640.99x = 31,946,345,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,946,345,652.04/172,640.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,044.97

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