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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,646.18, 238,263.70 and 104,666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,646.18, 238,263.70 and 104,666.02 is: 144,446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,646.18 : 238,263.70 = 104,666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,646.18/238,263.70 = 104,666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,646.18x = 238,263.70 × 104,666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,646.18x = 24,938,113,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,938,113,189.47/172,646.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,446.37

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