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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,659.08, 238,404.66 and 135,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,659.08, 238,404.66 and 135,040.52 is: 186,461.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,659.08 : 238,404.66 = 135,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,659.08/238,404.66 = 135,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,659.08x = 238,404.66 × 135,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,659.08x = 32,194,289,256.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,194,289,256.82/172,659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,461.61

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