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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,661.34, 238,309.41 and 116,039.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,661.34, 238,309.41 and 116,039.91 is: 160,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,661.34 : 238,309.41 = 116,039.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,661.34/238,309.41 = 116,039.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,661.34x = 238,309.41 × 116,039.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,661.34x = 27,653,402,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,402,488.55/172,661.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,159.78

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