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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,658.08, 238,403.28 and 135,039.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,658.08, 238,403.28 and 135,039.52 is: 186,460.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,658.08 : 238,403.28 = 135,039.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,658.08/238,403.28 = 135,039.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,658.08x = 238,403.28 × 135,039.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,658.08x = 32,193,864,497.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193,864,497.63/172,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,460.23

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