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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,644.90, 238,286.73 and 116,023.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,644.90, 238,286.73 and 116,023.47 is: 160,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,644.90 : 238,286.73 = 116,023.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,644.90/238,286.73 = 116,023.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,644.90x = 238,286.73 × 116,023.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,644.90x = 27,646,853,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,646,853,269.55/172,644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,137.10

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