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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,662.57, 238,285.31 and 104,686.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,662.57, 238,285.31 and 104,686.06 is: 144,473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,662.57 : 238,285.31 = 104,686.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,662.57/238,285.31 = 104,686.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,662.57x = 238,285.31 × 104,686.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,662.57x = 24,945,149,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,945,149,140.64/172,662.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,473.40

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