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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,647.18, 238,265.08 and 104,667.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,647.18, 238,265.08 and 104,667.02 is: 144,447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,647.18 : 238,265.08 = 104,667.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,647.18/238,265.08 = 104,667.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,647.18x = 238,265.08 × 104,667.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,647.18x = 24,938,495,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,938,495,893.66/172,647.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,447.75

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