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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,644.15, 238,285.69 and 116,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,644.15, 238,285.69 and 116,022.72 is: 160,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,644.15 : 238,285.69 = 116,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,644.15/238,285.69 = 116,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,644.15x = 238,285.69 × 116,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,644.15x = 27,646,553,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,646,553,890.88/172,644.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,136.06

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