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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,659.09, 238,306.30 and 116,037.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,659.09, 238,306.30 and 116,037.66 is: 160,156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,659.09 : 238,306.30 = 116,037.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,659.09/238,306.30 = 116,037.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,659.09x = 238,306.30 × 116,037.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,659.09x = 27,652,505,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652,505,415.26/172,659.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,156.67

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