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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,661.38, 238,309.46 and 116,039.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,661.38, 238,309.46 and 116,039.95 is: 160,159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,661.38 : 238,309.46 = 116,039.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,661.38/238,309.46 = 116,039.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,661.38x = 238,309.46 × 116,039.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,661.38x = 27,653,417,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,417,082.10/172,661.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,159.83

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