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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,641.11, 238,256.69 and 104,660.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,641.11, 238,256.69 and 104,660.91 is: 144,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,641.11 : 238,256.69 = 104,660.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,641.11/238,256.69 = 104,660.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,641.11x = 238,256.69 × 104,660.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,641.11x = 24,936,161,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,936,161,465.68/172,641.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,439.31

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